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EconomyTop StoriesIMF sees ‘some progress’ on Lebanon reforms, says external support neededGBO CorrespondentJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025 IMF funding required reforms were repeatedly thwarted by private and political interests...
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EconomyTop StoriesQatar’s economy to expand 2% as LNG, tourism drive growth: IMFGBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025 According to the IMF, in the third quarter of 2024, the return...
EconomyTop StoriesUAE’s growth strong, expected to remain healthy at around 4% in 2025: IMFGBO CorrespondentFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 The IMF statement predicted that despite lower oil production and fluctuating oil...
EconomyIssue 04 - 2024MAGAZINESaudi growth to outpace gobal average?GBO CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 The IMF stated that Saudi Arabia's growth estimate for 2024 has been...