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The kingdom's unemployment rate fell to a record low of 7 per cent in the fourth quarter last year, the IMF said. Getty Images

Human capital critical to Saudi Arabia's reforms, IMF official says

EconomySeptember 04, 2025

Former Nissan chief executive says he remains 'blocked in Lebanon'. Photo: CNN Business Arabic

Carlos Ghosn: Lebanon needs IMF for fiscal 'discipline' rather than $3bn loan

EconomyAugust 21, 2025

A view of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is focusing on diversifying its economy away from oil. Getty Images

US tariffs to have 'close to zero' effect on Saudi Arabia, IMF says

EconomyAugust 04, 2025

IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the 'modest decline in trade tensions ... has contributed to the resilience of the global economy'. AFP

IMF raises 2025 world growth forecast to 3% on tariff front-loading

EconomyJuly 29, 2025

Gita Gopinath served as the IMF's chief economist during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reuters

IMF's Gita Gopinath to leave fund and rejoin Harvard University

EconomyJuly 21, 2025

Office buildings at Al Raidah Digital City in Riaydh. Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy is projected to expand 3.4 per cent in 2025. AFP

IMF revises 2025 Saudi growth upwards to 3.5%

EconomyJune 26, 2025

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva at the Paris Forum on Wednesday. The fund said Jordan has consistently met targets, with economic growth reported at 2.5 per cent last year. AFP

IMF approves $700 million for Jordan

EconomyJune 26, 2025

King Charles III welcomed Bangladesh's interim leader Mohammed Yunus at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. AFP

UK freezes £185m of properties linked to former Bangladeshi minister

UKJune 12, 2025

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IMF staff visited Syria for the first time since 2009 to assess its economic conditions to support the country's recovery. Photo: IMF

IMF concludes first mission to Syria since 2009

EconomyJune 10, 2025

The IMF said reforms made by Egypt under its $8 billion programme are starting to 'yield positive results'. AFP

IMF: Egypt making progress on reforms but must widen tax base

EconomyMay 27, 2025

Syrians celebrate in Damascus following President Ahmad Al Shara's speech after the lifting of US sanctions. EPA

IMF ready to support Syria after sanctions lifted

EconomyMay 22, 2025

A snack vendor waits for customers in Baghdad. Iraq's non-oil gross domestic product is expected to have moderated to 2.5 per cent in 2024, the IMF said. AFP

Falling oil prices take a toll on economic activity in Iraq, IMF says

EconomyMay 15, 2025

A wholesale market in Karachi. Pakistan's inflation has been steadily declining, sliding down to 0.28 per cent last month, the lowest since the index began in 2017. EPA

Pakistan gets approval for $1bn IMF loan amid conflict with India

EconomyMay 10, 2025

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. AFP

IMF sharply lowers 2025 growth forecast for Middle East and North Africa

EconomyMay 01, 2025

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to refocus on their core missions. Reuters

Reforms needed at IMF and World Bank, US Treasury Secretary says

USApril 23, 2025

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