Yemen

BMI View: With election-year spending now falling off, and oil prices dwindling, we see something of a bleak picture for Yemeni growth going forward. Although expansion will remain... 2006-11-07

The 28 year long reign of President Saleh is set to continue for another seven years, having emerged from the presidential poll with 4.1mn votes or 77.17% of the popular vote. In... 2006-09-27

The 28 year long reign of President Saleh will continue for another five years, as he looks set to emerge victorious in the September 20 polls. The 64 year old president had insisted... 2006-09-21

Pre-election violence in Yemen is hardly an exceptional occurrence. Indeed, local and international NGOs have reported numerous deaths as a result of pre-election violence over the... 2006-09-21

We have revised up the 2005 real GDP growth for Yemen from 3.7% previously to 4.6%, on account of new data releases by the Central Bank of Yemen. We expect real GDP growth will reach... 2006-09-19

Growth in Yemen was a relatively robust 4.6% in 2005 according to the latest set of figures released by the Central Bank of Yemen. This was largely on the back of higher oil receipts... 2006-09-15

Growth in Yemen was a relatively robust 4.6% in 2005 according to the latest set of figures released by the Central Bank of Yemen. This was largely on the back of higher oil receipts... 2006-09-15

BMI View: We expect real GDP growth will reach 4.52% in 2006, driven by government spending underpinned by increased oil revenues. Our 2006 forecast for the average OPEC basket price... 2006-08-17

While it is positive that the UN has been asked to provide technical assistance to hold and implement the presidential election to be held on September 20, this will by no means make... 2006-08-17

With five candidates wining approval to run for presidency by the Yemenite parliament, the presidential election is now set to take place on September 20. In power for the last 28... 2006-08-15