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Qatar Central Bank sees 3.58 percent rise in foreign reserves to $70.5 billion in April 2025

The official reserves include bonds, foreign treasury bills, gold, and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)

Abu Dhabi’s economy to grow 4.2 percent in 2025, 5.8 percent in 2026: IMF

Dubai's economy is projected to expand by 3.3 percent in 2025, increasing to 3.5 percent in 2026

IMF cuts MENA 2025 growth forecast to 2.6 percent as global policy uncertainty looms

GCC economies are expected to grow 3 percent in 2025 and 4.1 percent in 2026

Lebanon: New banking secrecy reforms to restore financial stability, fulfill IMF demands

New law allows regulators to access ten years of banking records to combat corruption

Lebanon: World Bank approves $250 million loan with plans to increase to $400 million

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced loan details after meeting World Bank Vice President Osama Weden 

IMF raises Egypt’s growth forecast to 3.8 percent for 2025, 4.3 percent next year

Adjustment improves upon January forecasts of 3.6 percent and 4.1 percent for the economy

IMF projects strong UAE economic growth forecast for 2026 at 5 percent

UAE economy is projected to surpass oil-exporting countries, growing 2.6 percent in 2025, 3.1 percent in 2026 

IMF cuts global growth forecast to 2.8 percent as U.S. tariffs surge to century-high

The IMF lowered its U.S. growth estimate for this year to 1.8 percent and raised its U.S. inflation forecast

UAE to engage in key economic talks at World Bank, IMF spring meetings

Meetings will focus on global economic priorities, fiscal policies, financial resilience, and international cooperation

IMF recognizes Saudi Arabia’s leadership in data centers, commends personal data protection law

IMF praised Kingdom for establishing SDAIA and launching the National Strategy for Data and AI