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S&P warns Pakistan faces highest economic risk in Asia from prolonged Iran war

Ratings firm cites Pakistan’s dependence on Gulf energy imports, remittances and external financing
Report warns higher oil prices could worsen inflation, weaken rupee and strain IMF-linked reforms

By Arab News Pakistan · 19 May 2026

Middle East non-oil growth slows as Iran conflict disrupts trade

By ARAB NEWS · 05 April 2026

S&P affirms Saudi Arabia at A+ as strong buffers offset regional risks

By ARAB NEWS · 15 March 2026

Saudi Vision 2030 fuels rapid rise of private credit market: S&P

By Arab News · 14 December 2025

GCC banks seen holding stable credit strength in 2026 despite event risks, says S&P

By ARAB NEWS · 25 November 2025

Egypt’s credit rating upgraded by S&P to ‘B’; Fitch affirms stable outlook

By Nirmal Narayanan · 12 October 2025

S&P maintains Jordan’s credit rating at ‘BB-’

By Reem Walid · 31 August 2025

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector growth continues in April as PMI hits 55.6

By Nirmal Narayanan · 05 May 2025

Oman credit rating rises to ‘BBB-’ from ‘BB+’: S&P

By Nour El-Shaeri · 29 September 2024

Standard & Poor’s affirms Kingdom’s ‘A/A-1’ credit rating, outlook revised to ‘Positive’

By Arab News · 14 September 2024

Kuwait receives ‘A+’ rating, despite oil dependency: S&P report

By Arab News · 09 June 2024

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth steady with PMI at 56.4

By ARAB NEWS · 04 June 2024

Green, ESG-linked bonds issuance to hit over $1tn worldwide in 2024

By Arab News · 14 February 2024

S&P

S&P warns Pakistan faces highest economic risk in Asia from prolonged Iran war

Middle East non-oil growth slows as Iran conflict disrupts trade

S&P affirms Saudi Arabia at A+ as strong buffers offset regional risks

Saudi Vision 2030 fuels rapid rise of private credit market: S&P

GCC banks seen holding stable credit strength in 2026 despite event risks, says S&P

Egypt’s credit rating upgraded by S&P to ‘B’; Fitch affirms stable outlook

S&P maintains Jordan’s credit rating at ‘BB-’

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector growth continues in April as PMI hits 55.6

Oman credit rating rises to ‘BBB-’ from ‘BB+’: S&P

Standard & Poor’s affirms Kingdom’s ‘A/A-1’ credit rating, outlook revised to ‘Positive’

Kuwait receives ‘A+’ rating, despite oil dependency: S&P report

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth steady with PMI at 56.4

Green, ESG-linked bonds issuance to hit over $1tn worldwide in 2024

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