Featured Israel’s budget deficit hit approx. $2.34b in Sept Aya Anwar Oct 10, 2024 0 Israel's Finance Ministry reported a significant budget deficit of 8.8 billion shekels (approximately $2.34…
Featured Private equity investments surge in the Middle East Aya Anwar Oct 9, 2024 0 Private equity and venture capital investments in the Middle East have seen significant growth in 2024, focusing on…
Energy Jordan to finish 2nd phase of power connection with Iraq by ’25 Aya Anwar Aug 26, 2024 0 Jordan is on track to complete the second phase of its electrical connection with Iraq by the first quarter (Q1) of…
Commodities Gold holds ground as Fed signals imminent rate cuts Nada Ali Aug 26, 2024 0 Gold prices held steady on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields following dovish remarks…
Featured Lebanese entrepreneurs eye stronger trade ties with Russia Aya El Sayed Aug 11, 2024 0 Lebanese businessmen are showing a strong interest in boosting trade and economic relations with Russia, focussing…
MENA News Bank of Israel to maintain rates Aya Anwar Jul 8, 2024 0 Israel's central bank is expected to maintain interest rates at 4.5 per cent for the fourth time amid their ongoing…
Featured Egypt’s cast iron, steel imports rise in Q1 ’24 Aya Anwar Jun 23, 2024 0 Egypt witnessed a significant increase in its cast iron and steel imports during the first quarter of 2024, with a…
Banks Poverty reaches 44% in Lebanon – World Bank Aya Anwar May 23, 2024 0 Poverty in Lebanon has surged to 44 per cent of the population over the last decade, with 1 in 3 Lebanese living in…
Featured IMF urges swift reforms for Lebanon Aya Anwar May 23, 2024 0 Lebanon needs economic reforms to address the deepening crisis, as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund…
Featured Lebanon accuses Israel of ecocide at COP28 Aya El Sayed Dec 6, 2023 0 Lebanon accused Israel of using luminous and phosphorous incendiary bombs, through which it deliberately burns…