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February 14th, 2019 - 10:08 GMT

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Syria’s neighbors, including Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan, fear the impact these sanctions will have on local economies as they remain vital trading partners will the regime

December 8th, 2011 - 05:42 GMT

Jordan-Syria sanctions

Lebanese banks’ profitability will come under pressure over the outlook horizon, as subdued business activity will cause a slowdown in credit growth and fee-generating income

December 8th, 2011 - 11:10 GMT

Moody’s turns negative on Lebanese banks

"There has been significant improvement in the liquidity situation in the banking system this year". said Morris

December 8th, 2011 - 08:24 GMT

UAE well placed to withstand global slowdown

BMI said that populist policies, such as the hike to the minimum wage, which are difficult to reverse, constitute the key risk in the near-term

December 8th, 2011 - 07:47 GMT

Wage hike poses key risk to the Lebanese economy

Last March, the agency introduced SME 100, a ranking system for businesses operating in the local economy

December 7th, 2011 - 05:51 GMT

Small firms make presence felt in the UAE

"This is a truly great moment for the entire industry in Bahrain after what happened in Bahrain in February and March," said Mathias Tourism managing director Richard Mathias

December 7th, 2011 - 05:38 GMT

Bahrain sees boost in cruise tourism

Based on publicly available government data, Moody’s estimates the direct debt of Dubai at around $27.9 billion, of which $18.45 billion was raised from the Abu Dhabi Government and the UAE Central Bank to capitalise the Dubai Financial Support Fund

December 7th, 2011 - 05:20 GMT

Dubai makes progress in cutting debt, but challenges remain

“Poverty and unemployment have been linked to crime, gender-based violence, substance abuse and mental illnesses, ... and suicide,” Aduan said

December 7th, 2011 - 10:20 GMT

Economic crisis pushes about 84m below poverty line

Based on the historic increases in energy demand that have accompanied economic growth to date, demand in 2050 could be around three times that of 2000, Pete Voser, chief executive of Royal Dutch Shell said

December 7th, 2011 - 09:39 GMT

Big spending needed to meet future oil & gas demand

The unrest this year owing to the Arab Spring - in Libya, Egypt, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen and even Bahrain - have proved a boon to Oman

December 7th, 2011 - 08:23 GMT

Oman looks at golf to boost economy and employment

Some large Lebanese banks have an important presence in Syria and Egypt, which have both seen political upheaval this year

December 6th, 2011 - 05:55 GMT

Lebanese banks’ outlook negative

The sanctions, the result of Iran's disputed nuclear programme, are placing a burden on foreign oil companies, which are wary of incurring hefty fines for violating the complex regulations

December 6th, 2011 - 05:33 GMT

Iran hopes to lift oil output by 2015