This thread of direct experiences by Jihad Yazigi on his visit to #Syria & #Damascus is better than notes from anyone outside Syria & are important observations on the changes politically & socially on the ground.

Good discussions across a wide group of people about their own experiences of the economy yesterday in Yorkshire organised by the Bank of England & with Swati Dhingra It's tough going, with most costs rising faster than revenue & income growth. Useful outreach #BoEcitizenpanel

Very interesting discussion for the 1st IMF MENA research conference at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business of AUC in Cairo especially with Youssef Boutros Ghali on the panel discussing the MENA region & the way forward. His direct intellectual input & ideas have been much-missed #MENA #Egypt

My Bloomberg Asharq talk on the increased drive to diversify economies of #SaudiArabia the #UAE & other GCC states. Threats from regional geopolitical issues constrain outlook, as does inability to have monetary policy independence, but FDI growing well. now.asharq.com/clips/1768692/…

This example of AI interaction is worth watching. It should be of concern. We need high level government discussions on AI and regulations - if it's not too late already.

If Trump's tariff regime endures, the world economy will lose $1 trillion by 2030, and will cost the US 690,000 jobs, Bloomberg Economics predicts bloomberg.com/news/features/…

My interview to discuss #SaudiArabia monetary policy options (mirror of Fed's moves) & how the pegging of the Riyal to the USD could come under strain & be reviewed. We also discussed the potential expanded econ shocks of #Israel #Iran war. #geopolitics now.asharq.com/clips/1772105/…

Nearly two million Palestinians, now forced into just 18% of the Gaza Strip, are enduring overcrowding, disease outbreaks and severe distress haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

My Bloomberg Asharq interview today on the developments and growth in the sovereign and corporate sukuk / debt markets in #SaudiArabia and the outlook which, despite regional geopolitical issues, remains solid. #emergingmarkets #debt #MiddleEast now.asharq.com/clips/1773452/…

The lack of response & weak language of the body politic within & across the EU & UK since 2023 on Gaza & the West Bank is beyond disturbing & undermines the pretence that the "international rules-based order" still stands. We need to rethink & remake the West's moral compass.

My interview on #China Global TV to discuss the visit of Chinese Premier, Li Quiang, to #Egypt. We discussed the likelihood of Chinese investment into several sectors, including manufacturing in the Suez Canal Zone & into renewable energy & exports. youtu.be/omq-W1T1_H8?si…

My discussion on Bloomberg Asharq on the repercussions of a weaker USD on #SaudiArabia #UAE & wider #GCC in terms of monetary policy, inflation (food & other imports) & reserve management & no longer pegging currencies to the USD if weakness persists. now.asharq.com/clips/1774402/…

My points on Majid Al Futtaim $670m acquisition for 49.9% of Cenomi Retail in #SaudiArabia It's good to see significant #MENA intra-regional investment & underpins Saudi economic diversification & broadens the Al Futtaim's geographic footprint #UAE #MENA now.asharq.com/clips/1775410/…

My interview today to discuss the much lower yoy trade surplus for #SaudiArabia in latest May. I noted that it reflects the deepening of & investment in the Saudi economy as key imports rise with investment & lower oil demand including from #China as it continues electrification

My post on LinkedIn on the importance of kindness, in all situations, but particularly by management in the workplace. It underpins the sustainability of any enterprise. #Management #kindness Anthropy linkedin.com/posts/angus-bl…

My discussion today on Asharq Business اقتصاد الشرق with Rima Najjar ريما نجار on the IMF Middle East & North Africa IMF report on #SaudiArabia and the July PMI Survey. Non-oil growth is developing & broadening very well although credit growth should be watched & global market is weakening.

Discussing today, the outlook for the economy and stock market of #SaudiArabia and the scenarios if the oil price falls and the USD weakens further, including a rising in the rate of inflation.

The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine. Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.