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EconomyGlobal Central Bankers Return to Hawkish Stance as New Inflationary Pressures Hit IMF and World Bank Meetings
Finance ministers and central bankers gather for the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok amid a renewed wave of global inflation driven by energy shocks and rising debt.
EconomyWorld Bank Cuts 2026 Middle East Economic Forecast by 2.1% Due to Ongoing Iran War
The World Bank has downgraded its 2026 economic forecast for the Middle East, projecting a 2.1 per cent GDP contraction driven by energy supply constraints from the ongoing Iran war.
EconomySyria Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit and Considers Halting Major Investment Projects
Syria is weighing the delay of key investment projects and implementing spending cuts to address a $1 billion budget deficit driven by rising costs from regional conflicts.
EconomySyria Faces Decades of Reconstruction as Aid Chief Warns Current Support Falls Woefully Short
Syria faces a multi-decade recovery from civil war destruction, but international aid remains woefully insufficient amid global budget cuts and unprecedented crises, warns Prosper Global chief executive Tjada McKenna.
TechnologyLebanon Eyes Artificial Intelligence as a Key Driver for Economic Recovery, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber Says
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber stated that artificial intelligence will be central to the country's economic future, highlighting new digital initiatives and an AI spokeswoman for the ministry.
HealthEgypt's Health Minister and World Bank Collaborate to Advance Healthcare Infrastructure and Universal Coverage
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and a World Bank delegation met to discuss enhancing Egypt's healthcare system, expanding universal health insurance, and learning from international models.
EconomyHow Kais Saied’s Populist Economic Experiment Brought Tunisia to the Brink of Collapse
An in-depth look at how Tunisian President Kais Saied's populist economic policies and centralization of power have led to severe shortages, soaring debt, and an unprecedented economic crisis in Tunisia by 2026.
PoliticsSyria's Strategy of Restraint Against Israeli Aggression Balances Economic Recovery with Sovereign Risks
Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa is prioritizing economic recovery and international legitimacy over military confrontation with Israel, a restrained strategy that risks both sovereign encroachment and declining public trust.
EconomyWorld Bank Warns Lebanon's Economy Faces 6.4 Percent Contraction in 2026 Amid Renewed Conflict
The World Bank projects Lebanon's GDP will contract by 6.4 per cent in 2026 due to the ongoing Israel -Hezbollah war, severely reversing a brief economic recovery.
EconomyBeyond Oil: How Prolonged Regional Conflict Reshaped Gulf Economies
Five months into the US war with Iran, Gulf economies have faced severe disruptions to energy exports and supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz, shifting economic focus from oil prices to geopolitical dependence.
PoliticsZambia's General Election: President Hakainde Hichilema Seeks Second Term Amid Economic Struggles
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is running for a second term in an election drawing international focus as most citizens continue to face widespread poverty despite the nation's critical mineral wealth.