The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, and the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), has issued the 45th edition of the Joint Arab Economic Report for 2025, as part of joint efforts to support policymakers and decision-makers across Arab countries.
Published annually, the report represents a model of Arab institutional cooperation, providing a comprehensive analysis of economic developments in Arab countries and presenting an integrated overview of the state of the Arab economy considering regional and global developments.
The report reviews economic developments across Arab countries during 2024, including the impact of global economic conditions on the region. It covers key sectors such as agriculture and industry, oil and energy, public finance, monetary and banking developments, financial markets, external and intra-Arab trade, balance of payments, external public debt, and exchange rates.
A dedicated chapter titled “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Arab Countries” highlights the growing importance of this topic and its role in supporting economic development. The report also presents an overview of Arab development assistance; sheds light on Arab cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and concludes with an assessment of the Palestinian economy.
The report notes that, despite the continued impact of geopolitical tensions and global economic shocks, and in anticipation of challenges facing some Arab countries, the region’s economies recorded improved performance in 2024 compared to 2023. This improvement was supported by strengthened non-oil activities and increased foreign and domestic investment in several Arab countries, reflecting the adoption of appropriate economic policies.
The Arab Monetary Fund and its partner institutions affirmed that the Joint Arab Economic Report serves as an important reference for policymakers and contributes to informed decision-making that enhances economic stability and supports sustainable development across the Arab region.
The full report is available at the following link:
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