Regional Economic Outlook

COMING SOON

Launch of the October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia

The Regional Economic Outlook reports discuss recent economic developments and prospects for countries in various regions. They also address economic policy developments that have affected economic performance in the regions and discuss key challenges faced by policymakers. They address regional policy developments and challenges, and provide country-specific data and analysis, including through analytical pieces on issues of interest to a particular region.

RELEVANT DATES

Press Briefing: Middle East and Central Asia Department – Friday, October 17 at 8:15 AM ET

Speakers:

  • Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF
  • Moderator: Angham Al Shami, Communications Officer, IMF


Report Launch in Dubai, UAE
– Tuesday, October 21 at 2 AM ET

  • The full report and related materials will be posted on this page on October 21.

Press Conference: Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, October 2025