Egypt ends 11 p.m. curfew on shops, restaurants
Egypt suspended an order requiring shops, malls, and restaurants to close at 11 p.m. (08:00 GMT), allowing…
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IMF sees Kuwait economy contracting 0.6% in 2026
Kuwait’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts…
IMF sees Iran’s economy contracting 6.1% in 2026 on conflict shock, sharp downgrade
Iran’s economy is expected to contract sharply in 2026 before rebounding in 2027, as the impact of regional…
IMF sees Middle East growth slowing sharply at 1.9% in 2026 on conflict impact
Economic growth across the Middle East and Central Asia is expected to slow sharply in 2026 before rebounding in…
IMF warns Middle East conflict risks slowing global growth to 3.1% in 2026
The global economy faces renewed risks from the Middle East conflict, which could disrupt growth, inflation, and…
Egypt extends shop closing hours to 11 pm amid easing fuel pressures – PM
Egypt will extend the closing hours for shops, malls, and restaurants to 11:00 pm from Friday, 9 April, until 27…
Egypt hails US two-week military pause
Egypt on Wednesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week suspension of military…