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Middle EastDecember 23 2021

Middle East's improved outlook for 2022

Standard Chartered's regional CEO for Africa and the Middle East speaks to John Everington about the outlook for GCC economies in 2022, oil market predictions, and the Middle East's growing trade links with Asia.
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Middle East's improved outlook for 2022

Q: How does the outlook for the Middle East for 2022 compare with the trends that we saw in 2021?

A: Despite a challenging couple of years, the outlook for the coming year is definitely on the upside. We are seeing a confluence of positive factors — the most I have seen in my 25 years of banking in the Middle East. The economy is rebounding with improved sentiment for the immediate outlook, which is very exciting.

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John Everington is the Middle East and Africa editor. Prior to joining The Banker, John was the deputy business editor of The National in the UAE, and has also worked for Dealreporter, Arab News and The Telegraph. He has also covered the telecom sector in Africa and the Middle East, living and working in Qatar and the UK. John has a BA in Arabic and History and an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London.
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