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Al Bawaba

October 28th, 2014 - 04:50 GMT

A burst bubble? IMF says Dubai risk for property market crash mildens

Increases in Dubai's property prices have moderated quite a lot and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is now less concerned about them than it was in May

Al Bawaba

August 10th, 2014 - 01:18 GMT

'Jordan's debt can't go on forever'- IMF official

Lower oil demand and increased spending could push the GCC into a fiscal deficit. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

November 13th, 2013 - 05:25 GMT

Is the GCC spending its way into a fiscal deficit?

Egypt is currently in negotiations with the IMF to receive a much delayed $4.8 billion facility targeting fiscal support

April 14th, 2013 - 10:56 GMT

Left-wingers in Egypt condem IMF loan following meeting

IMF is not the only source of financial support to these Arab countries while GCC are some of the main supporters

April 3rd, 2013 - 07:29 GMT

Arab Spring economies need $30 billion - IMF

The IMF's Middle East and North Africa director has said subsidies are not the best way to help the poor

March 27th, 2013 - 08:34 GMT

Subsidies not a sustainable way of helping the poor - IMF

IMF delegation visits Dubai Economic Council

February 20th, 2013 - 09:25 GMT

IMF visits Dubai

Egypt's deal with the IMF could be off after President Morsi's constitutional decision

November 26th, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

'Black Sunday' could cause headache for Egypt-IMF deal

Egypt and the IMF have agreed a crucial $4.8 billion loan

November 21st, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

Egypt and the IMF deal: The devil in the detail

Qatar's GDP is set to climb 6.3% in 2012, according to the IMF

November 19th, 2012 - 04:08 GMT

IMF: GDP continues to grow in Qatar, but at slower pace

Oil exports are set to reach $400 billion from the MENA region

November 12th, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

Black gold: Oil exports to reach $400billion in MENA region

Most of the region’s oil-exporting countries are growing at healthy rates while the oil importers face subdued economic prospects

November 11th, 2012 - 10:53 GMT

Mixed messages for MENA economies

Non-oil GDP growth is expected to rise in all GCC countries

May 3rd, 2012 - 07:45 GMT

IMF forecasts sunny outlook for GCC economies