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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, with Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan, in Bali, Indonesia. AP

IMF welcomes recalibration of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 spending

Kingdom's 2026 budget projects narrower fiscal deficit as finance minister expresses willingness to scale back on some megaprojects

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Saudi Arabia approves 2026 budget with $350bn in spending and deficit of $44bn

Saudi Arabia gives $90m to Palestinian Authority amid funding crisis

Opec+ agrees to keep output levels unchanged

Iran's Foreign Minister holds talks with Saudi and Turkish officials

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term



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Weight loss drugs could help to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

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Performers participate in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at the Zayed National Museum. UAE Presidential Court

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Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Lebanon hosts major investor conference despite looming Israeli threat

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Government says 'now as good as any other day' for courting investment

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