IMF Expects Middle East Economy to Contract in 2026 and Recover in 2027

The International Monetary Fund expects the economies of the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan to contract by 1.3% in 2026 due to the repercussions of the war on Iran, before rebounding by 6.6% in 2027. It also expects Saudi Arabia's economy to grow 7.9% in 2027 after a contraction in 2026.

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• The Fund attributes the expected contraction in the region to the repercussions of the war on Iran, and warns of continued disruptions to energy production.

  «توقع صندوق النقد الدولي انكماش اقتصاد الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا وباكستان بنسبة 1.3% في عام 2026 بفعل تداعيات الحرب على إيران»

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• The Fund expects the region's economy to recover by 6.6% in 2027.

  «قبل انتعاش متوقع بنسبة 6.6% في عام 2027، محذرا من مخاطر استمرار اضطرابات إنتاج الطاقة»

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• Saudi Arabia: Its economy is expected to grow 7.9% in 2027 after a projected contraction during 2026.

  «صندوق النقد: الاقتصاد السعودي ينمو 7.9 % في 2027 بعد انكماش متوقع خلال 2026»

  جريدة الرياض
• The Fund fears oil prices reaching $130 a barrel and offers ten messages for the Middle East.

  «يخشى وصول النفط لـ130 دولاراً.. 10 رسائل من صندوق النقد للشرق الأوسط»

  الشرق بلومبرغ

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