The IMF report considers that growth-friendly fiscal consolidation is required to strengthen sustainability. From next year fiscal consolidation should focus on increasing non-oil revenue and increasing capital expenditure to increase potential economic growth. The report suggests further revenue measures including the introduction of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) excise taxes and value added tax (VAT).
Source: essentiaglobalservices.com
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