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James Cordahi

Executive Editor

James brings almost 35 years of experience, in journalism, government affairs, economics and corporate affairs, much of it around the Middle East. He started his career covering the collapse of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, and founded Bloomberg's Mideast business and finance coverage, before expanding his skills to include advocacy in healthcare, tech and FMCG

James Cordahi
Jihad Azour, IMF Middle East and Central Asia director, says Bahrain 'cannot avoid consolidation'

IMF official urges Bahrain to cut debt and spending

The International Monetary Fund is urging Bahrain, the Gulf’s most indebted country, to do more to reduce liabilities, bring government finances under control and spur economic growth. “It’s a no brainer,” Jihad Azour, IMF Middle East and Central Asia director, said in an interview with AGBI in Dubai. “They need to consolidate; they cannot avoid […]