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MENA fiscal deficit forecast to narrow to 4.3% in 2027: BMI

MENA fiscal deficit forecast to narrow to 4.3% in 2027: BMI

By Arab News24 August 2026

IMF sees Syria recovery gaining pace, calls for deeper reforms

IMF sees Syria recovery gaining pace, calls for deeper reforms

By Arab News5 August 2026

IMF raises Saudi Arabia’s 2027 growth forecast to 5.5% on resilience outlook

IMF raises Saudi Arabia’s 2027 growth forecast to 5.5% on resilience outlook

By Donia Diaaeddine8 July 2026

IMF urges Algeria to undertake sizable fiscal consolidation as buffers erode

IMF urges Algeria to undertake sizable fiscal consolidation as buffers erode

By Arab News7 July 2026

Egypt reaches IMF staff-level agreement, taking total funding to $7.2bn

Egypt reaches IMF staff-level agreement, taking total funding to $7.2bn

By Arab News30 June 2026

Jordan set to receive $188m IMF financing amid regional turmoil

Jordan set to receive $188m IMF financing amid regional turmoil

By Arab News18 June 2026

IMF sees Oman economy holding firm despite Middle East war

IMF sees Oman economy holding firm despite Middle East war

By Arab News16 June 2026

Saudi Arabia weathering regional economic storm, IMF says

Saudi Arabia weathering regional economic storm, IMF says

By Arab News3 June 2026

Saudi Arabia has strong financial buffers to confront Iran war impact: IMF Middle East director

Saudi Arabia has strong financial buffers to confront Iran war impact: IMF Middle East director

By Hala Saghbini22 April 2026

Gulf economies’ strength supported regional stability during the war: IMF’s managing director

Gulf economies’ strength supported regional stability during the war: IMF’s managing director

By Asharq Bloomberg14 April 2026

IMF, IEA and World Bank form coordination group on Middle East crisis

IMF, IEA and World Bank form coordination group on Middle East crisis

By Arab News2 April 2026

Morocco’s economic growth to hold above 4% despite rising regional risks: IMF

Morocco’s economic growth to hold above 4% despite rising regional risks: IMF

By Arab News26 March 2026