In his October 21, 2025 press conference at the Dubai International Financial Centre, Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, outlined a cautiously optimistic view of the region’s economic landscape. His remarks captured both the momentum and fragility that define the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at a time of global volatility, emphasizing the region’s resilience, ongoing reforms, and the imperative for inclusive, sustainable growth.
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