Middle East

‘Middle East effect’ on oil prices propels financial markets
Business

‘Middle East effect’ on oil prices propels financial markets

A crisis in the oil-rich Middle East has historically meant an increase in oil prices; however this now seems a thing…
Mideast stocks: Saudi, Egypt edge higher in early trade
Business

Mideast stocks: Saudi, Egypt edge higher in early trade

The Saudi Arabian and Egyptian stock markets rose in early trade on Sunday amid hopes that shares have largely factored…
US to ask Middle East partners to do more against ISIS
Middle East

US to ask Middle East partners to do more against ISIS

US President Barack Obama has said he is sending Defense Secretary Ash Carter to the Middle East to work with…
Middle East grows wary of Trump, despite ventures in region
Middle East

Middle East grows wary of Trump, despite ventures in region

Donald Trump's call to keep Muslims from traveling to the United States is causing dismay among business leaders in the…
AP analysis: Islamic State defeat won’t bring end to chaos, violence in Middle East
Middle East

AP analysis: Islamic State defeat won’t bring end to chaos, violence in Middle East

The chaos and violence gripping the Middle East are not likely to evaporate even if the forces arrayed against the…
Complex politics, IS caused tourism decline in Middle East: expert
Egypt

Complex politics, IS caused tourism decline in Middle East: expert

Sameh Saad, a former adviser to the Tourism Ministry, described the political situation in the Middle East as complex, and…
INTERVIEW- New bond scheme seen for Middle East, N. Africa by spring: World Bank
Business

INTERVIEW- New bond scheme seen for Middle East, N. Africa by spring: World Bank

A new international bond and grant scheme to help countries dealing with the fallout of war and instability in the…
Little oversight allows Mideast military corruption: report
Middle East

Little oversight allows Mideast military corruption: report

The ever-growing, secret defense budgets and poor oversight of militaries in the Middle East make them susceptible to corruption and…
Iran says Saudi, not Tehran, destabilizing Middle East
Middle East

Iran says Saudi, not Tehran, destabilizing Middle East

Saudi Arabia, not Iran, is destabilizing the Middle East, an official in Tehran said Tuesday, rejecting claims from Riyadh that…
Minister: Egypt to build largest fish farm in Middle East
Egypt

Minister: Egypt to build largest fish farm in Middle East

The Agriculture Ministry has embarked on constructing the largest fish farm in the Middle East, said Agriculture Minister Salah Hilal. The project…
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