Economy

Economy

How Israel's dream of being the Middle East's trade hub is unravelling 

Gulf powers are working out new corridors that would bypass the need to engage with Tel Aviv
Energy
Morocco has no gas. So how did it sell the world a $25bn gas pipeline?
Abed Charef
War on Iran
Some Gulf states signal they aren't opposed to paying fees in Hormuz, sources say
US Politics
How Scott Bessent's 'economic statecraft' aims to justify US coercion
Marco Carnelos
World Cup 2026
Why some US hotels are missing out on the World Cup boom
War on Iran
Iran plans to charge insurance fees to vessels in Hormuz after US deal expires
Economy
How China's BYD saw its $1bn Turkey EV plant deal unravel
Economy
Turkey advances historic Hejaz railway project with Saudi Arabia deal
Inside Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia freezes work for western consultants, even as oil revenue rises
War on Iran
Iran adapts as Gulf economies and Asia bear cost of Strait of Hormuz blockade
Politics
Trade disputes, Taiwan and Iran war: Can US and China reach a consensus?
Nelson Wong
Israel's genocide in Gaza
'Precisely now': Israel trumpets Intel's $25bn investment as it pounds Gaza
Economy
Stock prices of shipping companies are soaring because of Houthi Red Sea attacks
Economy
The India-Middle East Corridor: A new Silk Route or diplomacy by PowerPoint?
Economy
Egypt's economic crisis: Privatisation is the path forward
Walid Abuhelal
Economy
What did Elon Musk talk about with Erdogan? 
Economy
'No corridor without Turkey': Erdogan opposes India-Middle East transport project 
Economy
Chios, the Greek island fuelling the Arab world's sweet tooth
Inside Turkey
World Bank agrees to provide Turkey with $18bn in loans amid economic overhaul
Economy
Turkey raises interest rate to 25 percent in surprise hike
Economy
Brics invites Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Iran to join
Economy
Why Egypt is seeking new financial allies in the east
Mohammad Salami
Inside Libya
Libya's rival central bank branches reunite