We think that GDP growth in the Gulf will be stronger than most expect this year on the back of rising oil output. Elsewhere, we expect a larger depreciation of the Egyptian pound than most anticipate and, if anything, there is a growing risk of an even sharper adjustment. Meanwhile, Tunisia will continue along the path towards a sovereign default. And bad loans look set to rise in banking sectors in Qatar and the UAE, causing credit conditions to tighten.
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