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Jordan Risk July 2018
Rising refugee numbers possible of return of IS fighters, and protests over food prices are causing uncertainty, although measures of political, financial and commercial risk are moderate. Economic risk (MEDIUM): The main risk remains the regional ev...
Egypt Risk July 2018
The economy is showing signs of responding to the IMF medicine while markets await the new government’s programme. Economic risk (MEDIUM): Stronger growth, falling deficits, a turnaround in tourism, and fresh investment are good news and the governme...
United Arab Emirates Risk July 2018
The United Arab Emirates is a stable country in terms of politics and economics but has been affected by repercussions from the Qatar blockade and Opec’s quota caps. Economic risk (MEDIUM): The economy looks set for sustainable 3% growth. The decisio...
Qatar Risk July 2018
The first anniversary of Qatar’s the economic blockade has shown the emirate’s resilience. But there is little sign of an end to the crisis and the ongoing risk of escalation. Economic risk (MEDIUM): The latest downgrade by the IMF is the latest sign...
Palestine Risk July 2018
Political and security uncertainties may be easing but the outlook for growth is gloomy. There is an urgent need for scaled up support from financial donors to fill a $400m financing gap. Economic risk (HIGH): The latest downgrade in growth forecasts...
Kuwait Risk July 2018
Kuwait will enjoy growth after 2017’s slump thanks to higher oil oputput. Risks remain relating to the geopolitical and domestic political backdrop and the commercial environment. Economic risk (MEDIUM): Kuwait will get a boost from looser OPEC caps...
Saudi Arabia Risk July 2018
The political revolution unveiled by Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman raises questions about the economic reform programme, anti-corruption measures and political instability in the normally stable kingdom. Economic risk (MEDIUM): Figures on Q1 2018...
Jordan Risk July 2018
Rising refugee numbers possible of return of IS fighters, and protests over food prices are causing uncertainty, although measures of political, financial and commercial risk are moderate. Economic risk (MEDIUM): The main risk remains the regional ev...