Middle East / Africa
Lebanon’s economy could contract by one-quarter
The World Bank is looking to release up to USD100mn in emergency funding
LebanonMorocco will push back against European court ruling
The European Court of Justice has decided against an EU trade agreement with Morocco
MoroccoBahrain’s economy will grow more slowly in 2024
Economic activity slowed in the second quarter as the oil sector contracted sharply
BahrainSall may struggle to beat Pastef in Senegal election
Former President Macky Sall will head the opposition list for the upcoming legislative election
SenegalAbu Dhabi pitches for global role in AI
UAE leader’s US visit underscores Abu Dhabi’s efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)
United Arab EmiratesTurkey remains unprepared for major disasters
Despite frequent disasters, efforts to prevent and minimise damage suffer from perennial shortcomings
TurkeyThere is no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war
Despite Israel significantly destroying Hamas's capabilities, the group is still fighting Israel in Gaza and elsewhere
IsraelRussia is unlikely to support the Huthis militarily
Russia's approach to Yemen is shaped by longstanding ties with different groups and deep engagement with the Gulf states
Yemen
