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Articles by Gabriela Montoya
Business & Economy
Egypt's core inflation eases to 11.2 percent in January
Central Bank data show core inflation falling from 11.8 percent in December to 11.2 percent in January 2026, a continued disinflation that frames the monetary-policy question as the IMF program's next reviews arrive.
Gabriela Montoya
Business & Economy
UAE non-oil growth accelerates as Dubai PMI hits 55.9 in January
S&P Global's January purchasing managers' indexes, published February 4, show Dubai at 55.9 and the UAE at 56.6, with new business growth accelerating on demand strength across the non-oil economy.
Gabriela Montoya
Business & Economy
Doing business in Morocco: Casablanca Finance City and the industrial map
Morocco sells itself on free-trade access to Europe, an automotive and aerospace export base, and the Casablanca Finance City regime for regional headquarters. How the pieces fit for a company entering the market.
Gabriela Montoya
Business & Economy
How startup funding works in MENA: from pre-seed to the unicorns
Saudi and Emirati state-backed capital now anchors the regional stack, fintech produces the unicorns, and the exit door is usually acquisition rather than public listing. How the money actually moves.
Gabriela Montoya
Business & Economy
IMF raises Middle East growth outlook for 2026 in January update
The Fund's January 2026 World Economic Outlook update projects the Middle East and Central Asia region accelerating to 3.9 percent growth this year, up from 3.7 percent in 2025, with global growth at 3.3 percent.
Gabriela Montoya