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Economics and Policy Egypt’s foreign reserves rose to their highest level in almost two years, reaching $18.8 billion at the end of July, according to the latest central bank figures. …

Economics and Politics Lebanon's finance minister Mohammad Safadi has denied claims that payments to public sector workers will be delayed in August, saying the government will soon authorize $794 million …

Economics and Business Turkey’s economy is showing signs of slowing, with the weakest manufacturing data in a year bolstering speculation it will miss its year-end growth target. More from The …

Economics and Policy Cyprus is making good progress in meeting the conditions of its multibillion-euro bailout, but the high level of uncertainty over its economic outlook means that authorities must …

Director and producer Jacques Maroun references a hackneyed phrase to sum up the state of the performing arts in Lebanon: “People like to say that ‘In theater, you can’t make …

Economics & Policy Iraqi and Syrian visitors are helping Lebanon's hotels weather a harsh tourist season. More from the Daily Star   Dubai may need to intervene in its real …

Palestinians and Israelis began peace talks in Washington.   A wave of car bombings targeting busy streets and markets killed at least 60 people in Iraq on Monday. This follows …

Economics and Policy Gold edged lower on Monday after three weeks of gains. More from Reuters   The Lebanese banking sector could see profits drop by up to 20 percent …

Economics & Policy Iraqi insurgents are targeting the country's main northern pipeline, undermining efforts to rehabilitate and grow the hydrocarbons sector. More from Reuters   Syria's civil war has halved …

Economics and Policy Kuwait's investment environment is "repellent," according to a new report. More from Arabian Business   The Syrian conflict is boosting demand for Lebanese industrial and pharmaceutical goods. …