Economy and trade

Palestinian-Israeli agriculture exchange hits a snag

The normal exchange of agriculture and animal goods between Israel and Palestine has hit a snag, causing economic and social interruptions and possibly pushing Palestinians to become less dependent on Israel.

Palestine

Lebanon’s new government has its work cut out for it

The newly formed Lebanese government is in for real challenges, mainly the crisis of the collapsing Lebanese pound and debt that has reached a record level.

Lebanon

Lebanon to ask IMF for technical help with economic crisis

Amid a deepening financial and monetary crisis plaguing Lebanon, a government source announced that the country is to officially request the IMF’s help.

Lebanon

Egypt’s non-oil private sector activity declines despite banking flourishing

Egypt's non-oil private sector growth has decreased to its lowest level in three years, affecting the country's private sector and undermining a campaign to boost private sector companies.

Egypt

Jitters grip Egyptian importers as coronavirus spreads

After Egypt suspended its flights with China, concerns emerged about the supply of Chinese products and raw material, as well as price hikes.

Egypt

Egyptians fear cash subsidies would send prices soaring

Egypt's proposed cash subsidies system has raised concerns among citizens despite its numerous advantages, in light of the lack of market supervision over product prices and availability.

Egypt

Syrian crisis dictates peace between Damascus and Ankara

The Russian side is said to be developing two strategies to thwart Turkey’s possible objections to cultural autonomy for Syrian Kurds.

Syria

New business council to provide network, funds for Rafah's budding businesswomen

Palestinian women have started small businesses to make ends meet, but a new council aims to lead them to fields such as electronics or high-end products.

Palestine

Greenback weakening in Egypt as economy improves

Egypt’s pound continues to grow stronger against the US dollar in 2020, thanks to gains in foreign investment, tourism and exports.

Egypt

Despite US efforts, Ethiopia-Egypt dam spat holds strong

A meeting in Washington produced agreement on some items to be included in a final accord to fill and operate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, but failed to resolve significant, long-standing sticking points between Egypt and Ethiopia.

Egypt

Egypt promotes local products

More factories are ready to join the Egyptian president’s initiative to promote local products, which economists believe will boost the economy and fight unemployment.

Egypt

Netanyahu — not Mr. Security, not Mr. Economy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prefers that Israel’s growing deficit will not come up on the March election agenda.

Israel