Yemen

President Ali Abdullah Saleh finds himself in an extremely difficult position over a key Islamist leader, Sheikh Abdul Majid al-Zindani. The UN Security Council (UNSC) lists al-Zindani... 2005-04-04

Over the forecast period, BMI expects real GDP growth of 3.6% in 2005 and of 3.3% in 2006. This assumes that average OPEC basket prices fall from an estimated average of US$35/b in... 2005-01-14

With central government relatively weak, there is an ongoing risk of clashes between state troops and tribal or sectarian militias. This risk is heightened by the prevalence of small... 2005-01-12

Oil output at the two major fields fell in 2003 and 2004. BMI View: New discoveries may slow the production decline, but are unlikely to reverse it

Overall, risks to our forecasts are relatively high: growth rates tend to be volatile, and have varied between 2% and 11% over the last ten years. Our forecast of 3.6% growth in 2005... 2004-10-08

We expect 3.6% growth this year, rising to 4.2% in 2005. In this scenario, population growth will continue to outstrip GDP growth, increasing unemployment and reducing per capita... 2004-08-12

Government troops have been fighting a militia in the northwest, with hundreds of casualties over weeks of combat. BMI View: Rumours of foreign involvement have not been substantiated,... 2004-08-09

Military forces have been fighting a militia in the mountains of northern Sa'ada province, resulting in hundreds of casualties over several weeks of combat. The Believing Youth armed... 2004-08-09

A number of key militant suspects have come to trial, including 15 charged with plotting to assassinate the US ambassador. According to the authorities, five of these 15 have allegedly... 2004-06-08

BMI View: We expect 3.6% growth this year, rising to 4.2% in 2005. New oil explorations pose an upside risk. In addition, trade relations with China are improving, as the Ministry... 2004-06-08