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IMF is less bearish on UAE than most forecasters, says buffers are holding
The UAE’s balance sheet is buying it room, but the non-oil slowdown and softer real estate market remain the weak…
THIS MORNING: IMF sees MENA growing 3.9% in 2026
Plus: AD Ports eyes Nigeria’s ports
The IMF is happy with the UAE’s reform and growth trajectory, based on its latest article IV consultation
The anticipated 2025 growth is driven by a projected 5.3% expansion in the hydrocarbon sector and a 4.6% rise in…
THIS MORNING: Abu Dhabi investor backs Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros + Abu Dhabi gets fintech, insurance, digital assets cluster
Plus: Plenary sets up infrastructure investment platform in ADGM
IMF raises Abu Dhabi’s GDP growth forecast to 6%
The IMF sees Dubai growing 3.4%
THIS MORNING: Incentives for hotels in Dubai South, Palm Jebel Ali, and more + AED-denominated physically deliverable gold contracts coming?
Plus: IHC board signs off on Multiply-Ghitha-2PointZero merger
IMF upgrades UAE’s 2025 growth forecast on oil rebound and non-oil momentum + Moody’s affirms UAE, Abu Dhabi’s Aa2 ratings
The Fund kept its 2026 growth forecast unchanged at 5%
Supporters of Lebanon’s IMF-backed banking sector reforms face media attacks
Local talk shows and TV stations have accused other outlets and advocacy groups of participating in a foreign conspiracy “to…
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