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Qatar is experiencing economic disruptions due to gas export issues linked to the Strait of Hormuz and infrastructure damage. This situation affects not only exports…
World Bank forecasts significant economic contraction in Lebanon amid Israel conflict
The World Bank has projected that Lebanon's economy will contract by 6.4 percent due to ongoing conflict with Israel, which has hindered economic recovery and…
Trump's Military Actions Against Iran Threaten Global Economic Stability
The US, under Trump, has intensified military actions against Iran, including a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This has prompted the World Bank…
World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage
The World Bank reported that the recent earthquakes in Venezuela caused an estimated $19.6 billion in damage, with 47 percent affecting residential buildings. This situation…
Reassessing Concessional Financing: Implications for African Policymaking and Beyond
The article discusses how African governments are reevaluating their reliance on concessional financing from the World Bank and IMF amid increasing debt pressures. This shift…
World Bank Reports Decline in Kenyan Growth Linked to Iran Conflict
The World Bank has reported that Kenya's economic growth is at its lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic, attributing part of this decline to the ongoing…
Global Economic Risks Heightened by Ongoing Middle East Tensions
Tensions between Iran and the US are raising concerns about the stability of the global economy and energy markets. Key international organizations have issued warnings…
World Bank Lowers Global Economic Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict
The World Bank has revised its forecast for global economic growth downward due to the repercussions of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. This adjustment highlights…
World Bank Lowers Global Growth Forecast Amid Middle East Conflicts
The World Bank has revised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%, citing potential disruptions in energy supplies due to ongoing conflicts in the…
World Bank Warns US-Iran Tensions Could Drive Global Economy to Post-COVID Low
The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast to 2.5 percent, attributing this decline to rising energy prices, inflation, and increased borrowing costs, which…
World Bank Lowers Global Economic Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict
The World Bank has reduced its forecast for global economic growth due to the repercussions of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. This decision reflects the…
World Bank: Iran War Inflicts Severe Economic Damage Globally Since COVID
The World Bank has stated that the ongoing war in Iran represents the most significant blow to the global economy since the COVID-19 pandemic. This…
World Bank: Iran War Threatens Global Economic Growth Post-COVID
The World Bank reports that the ongoing war is severely impacting global economic growth, with the potential for a prolonged conflict to lead to stagnation…
World Bank Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran War Fallout
The World Bank has lowered its global economic growth forecast due to the economic repercussions of the Iran war, which include rising energy prices and…
World Bank Lowers Growth Outlook for Iran Amid Ongoing Conflicts
The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for Iran, predicting a slowdown in economic output to 2.5 percent by 2026, down from 2.9 percent…
Middle East's Economic Ambitions Threatened by Geopolitical Tensions: Opportunity Index 2026
The Opportunity Index 2026 highlights the Middle East's economic ambitions and the risks posed by geopolitical tensions, which could undermine progress. The report, produced by…
Middle East's Economic Ambitions Threatened by Geopolitical Tensions: Opportunity Index 2026
The Opportunity Index 2026 highlights the Middle East's economic ambitions and sovereign wealth, but warns that geopolitical tensions could undermine progress. This report is significant…
Saudi Arabia's Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War
Saudi Arabia faces a significant strategic dilemma in the ongoing Iran war, caught between the economic costs of direct involvement and the risks of Iranian…
World Bank Forecasts Prolonged Disruption in Strait of Hormuz Traffic Until Late 2026
The World Bank has forecasted that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not return to normal until late 2026, coinciding with a projected 16…
World Bank Warns of 24% Surge in Energy Costs Due to Middle East War
The ongoing Middle East war has led to a significant global energy supply shock, resulting in a projected 24% increase in energy costs, according to…