Middle East

Central bank policy, CPI, GDP, oil market impact, and economic trends across Middle Eastern economies.

🇧🇭 Bahrain’s Fintech Forward 2026 Set for October as Gulf Digital Economy Push Intensifies

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🇧🇭 Bahrain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Fintech Forward 2026 is scheduled for October 7-8, co-hosted by Bahrain EDB and Forbes Middle East, as reported by scanx.trade on August 11, 2026. Global youth unemployment reached 12.4% in 2025, according to the UN, as reported by News of … Read more

🇴🇲 Oman’s Tourism Sector Poised to Hit RO4.6bn by 2036 as Hormuz Deal Uncertainty Keeps Oil Markets on Edge

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🇴🇲 Oman CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Oman’s tourism economy is projected to reach RO4.6bn by 2036, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report cited by Muscat Daily on August 10, 2026. Oil prices rose on August 11, 2026, as markets weighed uncertainty over … Read more

🇰🇼 Fitch Affirms Kuwait’s AA- Rating on Strong External Assets, Stable Outlook

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🇰🇼 Kuwait CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Fitch affirmed Kuwait’s credit rating at AA- with a stable outlook on August 8, 2026 — Kuwait Times Fitch’s AA- rating is supported by Kuwait’s strong external assets — Arab News, August 9, 2026 Oil prices rose ahead of crucial … Read more

🇶🇦 Qatar GDP Grows 2.9% in 2025 as Non-Hydrocarbon Sector and Banking Strength Anchor Expansion

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🇶🇦 Qatar CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Qatar’s GDP grew 2.9% in 2025, according to the Qatar Central Bank’s annual review reported by The Peninsula Qatar on August 11, 2026. Inflation remained contained in 2025, per the Qatar Central Bank’s report covered by The Peninsula Qatar on … Read more

🇮🇷 Iran’s Economy Buckles Under War Pressure as Female Unemployment Soars, Reports Show

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🇮🇷 Iran CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Iran’s economy is buckling after nearly six months of war, according to a Business Insider report dated August 10, 2026. Iranian officials worry the US blockade will cause an economic collapse and are seeking sanctions relief, per Fortune on August … Read more

🇦🇪 UAE Economy Steadies as Regional Shipping Risks and Global Inflation Pressures Shape Outlook

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Global oil price volatility tied to Hormuz shipping concerns is affecting market sentiment, with the Dow swinging 100 points up and 180 points down on August 11, 2026, per Invezz. Etihad Airways launched its inaugural flight to Tashkent … Read more

🇸🇦 Saudi Real Estate Boom Defies Global Uncertainty as Tourism Hits 14.1% of GDP

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector now represents 14.1% of GDP, making it the Middle East’s leader, according to a WTTC report published August 9, 2026. The kingdom’s real estate market remains among the world’s busiest despite global uncertainty, as reported … Read more

🇪🇬 Egypt’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.8% in Q2 2026 as Pound Strengthens Below EGP 50/$1

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🇪🇬 Egypt CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in Q2 2026, according to the State Information Service (SIS) on August 6, 2026. The Egyptian pound strengthened below EGP 50/$1 as fresh financing eased pressure, reported by Ahram Online on August 6, 2026. … Read more

🇹🇷 Turkey’s Inflation Slows to 31.75% as Rent Cap Signals Housing Pressures Persist

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🇹🇷 Turkey CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Annual inflation in Turkey slowed to 31.75% in July 2026, according to Apa.az (August 3, 2026). Turkey’s August 2026 rent increase rate has been announced by Business Turkey Today (August 3, 2026). Inflation remains above the Central Bank of Turkey’s … Read more

🇱🇧 Lebanon’s Financial Turmoil Deepens as Former Central Bank Chief Hospitalized Under Police Guard

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🇱🇧 Lebanon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Lebanon’s former central bank governor was hospitalized and placed under police guard on July 31, 2026, according to Arab News. The Lebanese pound (LBP) remains under severe pressure amid an ongoing banking crisis, with no official exchange rate data released … Read more