Nairobi’s debt crisis fuels youth discontent
The majority of people who live in Nairobi's slums still cannot afford...
Budget
Oman’s 2025 budget forecasts revenue increase, driven by oil & gas
Around OMR 44 million has been set aside in the 2025 budget...
United States current account deficit hits record high in Q3 2024, economists issue warning
At USD 1.833 trillion for fiscal 2024, the United States budget deficit...
Qatar unveils state budget for 2025, focuses on strategic development
At an upcoming news conference, Minister HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari...
Saudi Arabia expects 2024 fiscal deficit to widen to 3% of GDP
Spending has increased by Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, despite...
Thailand’s much-anticipated digital handout scheme to include cash payments
Thailand's central bank has forecast economic growth of 2.6% for this year,...
Rachel Reeves announces steps to tackle 22 billion pound budget shortfall
Rachel Reeves set out a series of 'difficult' savings to recoup money...
Payment of USD 976 million: IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Kenya
The USD 3.6 billion IMF agreement that Kenya is currently party to,...
MENA Watch: Will Egypt’s IMF bailout be enough?
Egypt's Ministry of Finance cut its budget for utility subsidies to meet...
Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia ‘A+’ rating
Saudi Arabia possesses substantial fiscal buffers in the form of deposits and...