Haque on Saudi PMI, OPEC+

What is one reason the UAE might be more vulnerable to global economic changes compared to Saudi Arabia?

• It relies heavily on agriculture.

• It has a stronger currency.

• It is more services-based and open.

• It has a larger population.

How do rising interest rates in the U.S. affect the GCC economies?

• They decrease the value of GCC currencies.

• They have no impact on GCC economies.

• They lead to a stronger U.S. dollar, affecting competitiveness.

• They increase the competitiveness of GCC currencies.

What significant change is expected from the OPEC+ meeting?

• A complete halt in oil production.

• An increase in oil production by 2 million barrels a day.

• A reduction in oil supply by up to 2 million barrels a day.

• No change in oil production policies.

What is the current inflation trend in Dubai as of the latest reading?

• Inflation has started to moderate.

• Inflation is unaffected by global trends.

• Inflation is increasing rapidly.

• Inflation is at its lowest in the GCC.

What is the impact of a strong U.S. dollar on the GCC's imported inflation?

• It increases imported inflation.

• It doubles imported inflation.

• It has no effect on imported inflation.

• It weakens imported inflation.