Pakistan to raise $4B from Middle East banks amid economic turbulence For many years, Pakistan has relied on China and Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to roll over some of its debt to avoid having to repay it sooner. Saudi Arabia
Analysis What Maersk's $250M logistics park means for Saudi Arabia Danish logistics company remains invested in the Red Sea despite continued threats to shipping from Yemen's Houthi militants. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Analysis Libya: Behind abduction and failed central bank coup in Tripoli The bank's head of information technology was abducted on Sunday morning but returned hours later. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis With new investment law, Saudi Arabia looks to reassure foreign investors Riyadh looks to incentivize investors to participate in the diversification of its economy, as its Vision 2030 deadline looms nearer. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Analysis Oman’s sleepy tech sector showing signs of promise By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
UAE port operator DP World's profits fall 60% amid Yemen's Houthi Red Sea attacks United Arab Emirates
Turkish lira in tailspin as Erdogan spooks investors Clinging to unorthodox economic views, Turkey’s president has effectively paralyzed the central bank as the Turkish lira’s meltdown continues, threatening major economic turmoil. Turkey
After Iran deal exit, average Iranians worried about the future Uncertainty in the aftermath of the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is fueling pessimism about the future among ordinary Iranians. Iran
Turkey and Israel: Barking, biting, but still doing business The ties between Israel and Turkey are being strained and stretched, but they aren't likely to snap as long as both sides benefit from the relationship. Israel
Egypt’s animal-drawn cart owners struggle as government crackdown intensifies Some animal-drawn cart owners are finding it hard to make ends meet as the Egyptian government intensifies its crackdown against them as part of its campaign to fight traffic congestion in Cairo. Egypt
Turkey welcomes back foreign cash, no questions asked Scrambling to ease a bruising hard currency crunch, the Turkish government has enacted a wealth amnesty bill that opens the door to the repatriation of shadowy money from abroad. Turkey
Why China may not come to Iran’s rescue While China remains committed to the implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran, the extent of its economic interaction with the Islamic Republic may be limited by US sanctions. U.S.
US exit from nuclear deal driving Russia, Iran closer Moscow and Tehran are willing to tackle multiple challenges to improve their business dealings despite US sanctions. Russia
Iraqi Kurds look to open new chapter with Iran The Iraqi Kurdish leadership forges ahead with efforts to improve ties with Iran, both in hopes of reviving their economy and also to regain lost clout in Baghdad. Iraq
Turkey stands to suffer under new US sanctions on Iran Turkey might have a tough time dealing with pending US penalties against Ankara's trading partner Iran. Turkey
Who is really driving the slump of the Turkish lira? Though the flight of foreign investors is often cited as the main factor behind the slump of the Turkish lira, official data indicate that growing distrust in the currency stems largely from domestic actors. Business
Saudi Arabia, Iran vie for economic influence in Iraq Saudi Arabia is seeking to enter the Iraqi market aggressively, along with a political presence, and increase the competition with its opponent Iran in the Iraqi arena. Saudi Arabia
How Turkey's 'doping-induced' growth backfired into hasty elections The Turkish government’s rush to hold elections in June is driven by economic woes that even its attempts at "doping-induced" growth have failed to overcome. Turkey