Economy
World Bank projects a 6.4% contraction in Lebanon’s economy in 2026
The Summer 2026 Lebanon Economic Monitor says renewed conflict reversed the previous year’s recovery and intensified pressure on public finances and household incomes.
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Jordan tourism income rises to $1.14 billion in August
The central bank reported a 17.2% annual increase, while growth across the first eight months was 2.9% and varied by visitor group.
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IMF projects 1.7% growth for Saudi Arabia in 2026
The July country review says disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz affected oil and non-oil activity; the forecasts are conditional and subject to uncertainty.
Business
UAE non-oil foreign trade reached AED1.937 trillion in H1
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Agriculture
Egypt reports 6.8 million tonnes of agricultural exports in 2026 to date
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Euro area government debt reaches 88.9% of GDP
Eurostat reported an EU ratio of 82.9% at the end of the first quarter.
Economy
OECD unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in July
The unemployed total falls to a one-year low of 34.7 million.
Economy
G20 merchandise imports rise 6.7% in the second quarter
OECD figures measure seasonally adjusted changes in current US dollars.
Business
Sea transport carries most EU external trade by weight
The 2025 figures show different maritime shares by weight and value.
Business
China leads EU suppliers while US tops export destinations
The second-quarter release sets out trading partners’ shares.
Economy
EU records €21.8 billion goods trade deficit in the second quarter
The energy product deficit widened from the previous quarter.