World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Could Push Regional Economy Into Contraction
Washington: The World Bank has warned that the continuing Middle East conflict is imposing significant economic costs across the Middle...
Middle East Economy
Gulf Stock Markets Move in Different Directions as Investors Watch U.S.-Iran Developments
Gulf stock markets ended with mixed performances as investors assessed geopolitical developments surrounding the United States and Iran and monitored...
$4 Billion Mobilization Planned to Help Countries Weather Middle East Conflict Impact
An international financing effort is being mobilized to help countries manage the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the...
IMF Warns Lebanon Faces Deep Economic Pressure as Reform Efforts Continue
Washington/Beirut: Lebanon’s economy continues to face severe pressure amid regional security developments, high inflation, infrastructure damage and significant displacement, according...
Qatar Strengthens Food Security Strategy With New Agricultural Initiatives
DOHA — Qatar is expanding efforts to strengthen domestic food security by supporting agricultural production, modern farming technologies and more...
Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% as Inflation Moderates
Israel's central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 3.25%, citing moderating inflation and the continued recovery of economic...
Qatar Reports QAR 248.44 Billion Industrial Investment as New Business Registrations Rise
Qatar's industrial sector recorded QAR 248.44 billion in cumulative investment during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continued activity in...
Israel Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% as Economy Shows Stronger Growth
The Bank of Israel has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, citing moderating inflation and...
IMF Warns Emerging Economies Face Tougher Growth Environment as Global Risks Mount
Global Economy AI Generated Photo Washington, Emerging and developing economies are confronting a more complicated economic environment as geopolitical tensions,...
Iran’s Economy Faces Mounting Pressure as War and US Sanctions Shrink Foreign Trade
Iran is confronting a deepening economic crisis as the prolonged conflict with the United States, intensified sanctions and restrictions on...
Iran’s Economy Comes Under Growing Pressure as War and US Sanctions Hit Trade
Tehran, Iran is facing intensifying economic pressure as the continuing conflict with the United States, tighter American sanctions and restrictions...
Emerging Economies Face a Growing Jobs Challenge as Working-Age Populations Expand
A major demographic shift is taking shape across emerging market and developing economies, and it could become one of the...
Saudi Arabia Strengthens Economic Resilience While Accelerating Vision 2030 Reforms
Saudi Arabia continues to demonstrate notable economic resilience despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. Although regional uncertainty has...
