Welcome to episode 12 of Economy Bites.  In this episode we are joined by Richard Boxshall, PwC's Global Chief Economist.  This month Richard shares the latest OPEC+announcements and the implications of these on the oil sector and the economy.  In addition he shares highlights from our newly launched Middle East Economy Watch. In our latest September edition we explore the Egyptian economic turnaround and the impact of AI on the region's economy.

Welcome to episode 11 of Economy Bites.  In this episode we are joined by Jing Teow, Pwc Middle East's Director of Economics and Sustainability.  This month Jing shares the latest OPEC+ announcements and the implications of these on the GCC oil sector and economy.  In addition, we provide an update on inflation across our region and the latest on data on PMIs which continue to show robust growth in the GCC’s non oil sectors.  

Welcome to episode 10 of Economy Bites.  In this episode we are joined by Jing Teow, PwC Middle East's Director of Economics and Sustainability.  This month Jing shares her view on the global economy and the impact this is having on our region.  With moderate growth predicted in MENA over 2024 this is expected to strengthen in 2025.

Welcome to episode 9 of Economy Bites.  In this episode we are joined by Richard Boxshall, PwC Middle East's Chief Economist.  This month Richard shares highlights from our latest Economy Watch report including the impact oil cuts are having on our region, the growth in the non oil economy and alternative trade routes.

Welcome to episode 8 of Economy Bites.  In this episode we are joined by Richard Boxshall, Partner and Chief Economist in our Economics & Sustainability team at PwC Middle East.  Richard takes a look at the regional Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), the Oil Markets and the 2023 Fiscal outturn for KSA. 

Welcome to episode 7 of Economy Bites. In this episode, we are joined by Jing Teow, Director in our Economics & Sustainability team at PwC Middle East. This month, Jing discusses the five prevailing themes across the GCC this year and the wider impact they will have on the region's economies, particularly inflationary changes and the growth of the tourism sector in KSA.

Welcome to episode 5 of Economy Bites. In this episode, we are joined by Jing Teow, Director in our Economics & Sustainability team at PwC Middle East. This month, Jing discusses the impact that the conflict in Gaza has had on oil prices since the onset, and also the wider impact on the region's economies, particularly the tourism sector. 

Welcome to episode 5 of Economy Bites. In this episode, we are joined by Jing Teow, Director in our Economics & Sustainability team at PwC Middle East. This month, Jing discusses challenges within the banking sector, the impact of China’s reopening and growth targets, the overall resilience of the GCC's non oil production sectors and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's fiscal position following the pre-budget statement released in recent weeks. 

Welcome to episode 4 of Economy Bites. In this episode, we are joined by Richard Boxshall, the Middle East Chief Economist at PwC Middle East. This month, Richard discusses the GCC’s current economic outlook and the potential risks that might be coming our way. 

Welcome to episode 3 of Economy Bites. In this episode, we are joined by Jing Teow, Director in the Economics & Sustainability team at PwC Middle East. This month, Jing discusses the recent bank failures and its potential impact on the Middle East, the importance of encouraging women in the GCC workforce in honor of International Women's Day and China’s growing economic relations within the region.