The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on MENA

The spread of the coronavirus has prompted us to lower our 2020 GDP growth forecasts for the MENA region by 0.5-2.0% and the risks remain skewed to the downside. The UAE is the most vulnerable economy and the fallout threatens to ignite concerns over Dubai’s debts.

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