Middle East

Even in periods marked by uncertainty, conflict, and economic shocks, people continue to travel across the Middle East and North Africa. Businesses adapt, communities continue to welcome guests, and tourism …

Victoria, Seychelles: An IMF staff team led by Todd Schneider visited Victoria from September 21-30 to conduct Seychelles’ Post-Financing Assessment (PFA).[1] At the end of the mission, Mr. Schneider issued …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the Combined Third and Fourth Reviews under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and under the …

The Middle East conflict delivered one of the biggest disruptions to global oil supplies in decades. The disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year briefly …

Manila – September 25, 2026: An International Monetary Fund team, led by Mr. Andrea Pescatori, held meetings in Manila from September 15 to 25, 2026, for the 2026 Article IV …

A swift policy response, strong macroeconomic buffers, and a flexible exchange rate helped Egypt absorb spillovers from the war in the Middle East, but more decisive reform implementation is needed …

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Ghada Fayad visited Majuro during September 14-17, 2026, to discuss recent economic developments, the outlook, …

Washington, DC: On July 22, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Saudi Arabia.[1] The Saudi economy entered 2026 with strong …

On paper, access to electricity and piped water in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region looks almost universal. In 2022, about 96 percent of people had access to …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for France on July 17, 2026.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff …