Middle East / Africa
Inflationary pressures will weaken as oil prices fall
Oil prices were below USD70 per barrel yesterday, their lowest level since December 2021
InternationalThere will be no easy fixes to Rabat’s jobless woes
The government is grappling with relatively high unemployment rates, largely due to climate impact on agriculture
MoroccoEast Africa faces growing climate adaptation pressures
As the impacts of climate change intensify, regional countries will need to prepare if they wish to soften the blow
East AfricaIsrael's economy will suffer impact of Gaza war
The war has weakened growth prospects and is driving up the fiscal deficit
IsraelJordan’s election could increase opposition MPs
Jordan’s electoral system still favours tribally affiliated candidates, who tend to support the government
JordanNon-oil sector will drive United Arab Emirates growth
The non-oil sector drove year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024
United Arab EmiratesOman will issue further part privatisations by IPOs
OQEP is to issue an IPO selling up to 25% of its shares, potentially raising up to USD2bn
OmanCalls to expand Sudan arms embargo may be frustrated
Various actors are proposing an expanded arms embargo amid worsening conflict in Sudan
Sudan
