Economies

Finance & Capital Market

Mideast war dimming economic outlook for many states, says IMF

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

The war in the Middle East is upending lives and livelihoods in the region and beyond. It is also dimming the outlook for many economies that had only just shown signs of a sustained recovery from previous crises, says key IMF directors in a blogpost.

Finance & Capital Market

Arab economies set for 3.7% growth, says IMF chief

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Arab economies are expected to record a growth of 3.7 percent in the coming period, driven by increased oil production and the continued recovery of non-oil sectors, said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).