United Arab Emirates

Why Gulf economies need a transformed role for the state

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Significant reforms are needed for the Gulf economies to emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis. Image: REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi

Adel Hamaizia
Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House
Tim Callen
Assistant Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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