IMF warns of ongoing economic challenges for Gulf nations

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During meetings in Bangkok, IMF regional director Jihad Azour stated that Middle Eastern economies would not return to pre-war trajectories in the medium term due to the scarring impact of current conflicts. The IMF projected that the Middle East and Central Asia region would contract by 0.3 percent in 2026, with Saudi Arabia facing a potential 3.3 percent…

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