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Egypt is currently reviewing eligibility for a smart card system through which low income Egyptians access state-subsidised food. (File photo)

October 20th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Egypt mulls reintroduction of subsidies for vulnerable groups

The Egyptian government is considering the increase of state support for individuals facing 'economic hardships' as a result of fiscal reforms.

Qatar's GDP is set to climb 6.3% in 2012, according to the IMF

November 19th, 2012 - 04:08 GMT

IMF: GDP continues to grow in Qatar, but at slower pace

The Iranian economy has seen only a minor contraction due to Western oil sanctions, according the the IMF

November 13th, 2012 - 09:12 GMT

IMF: Small contraction in Iranian economy

Oil exports are set to reach $400 billion from the MENA region

November 12th, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

Black gold: Oil exports to reach $400billion in MENA region

Most of the region’s oil-exporting countries are growing at healthy rates while the oil importers face subdued economic prospects

November 11th, 2012 - 10:53 GMT

Mixed messages for MENA economies

The IMF says that subsidies in the MENA region must be reduced

October 14th, 2012 - 11:09 GMT

IMF demands subsidy reduction in MENA region

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde heads to Cairo on charm offensive

August 16th, 2012 - 10:12 GMT

Arab democracy and the IMF not the best of bedfellows?

MENA reported that the loan was agreed to on Saturday

August 12th, 2012 - 12:17 GMT

Qatar's loan for Egypt: Is this enough to rescue struggling economy?

IMF

August 6th, 2012 - 05:31 GMT

Egypt: Time to return to the IMF loan table

The non-oil economy expanded by 8 per cent last year, the highest since 1981. The private sector grew by 8.5 per cent over the period

May 31st, 2012 - 11:59 GMT

IMF encourages Saudi investments

The cash is needed to help to bolster confidence in the economy and shore up the government's increasingly shaky finances

March 18th, 2012 - 08:13 GMT

Talks with IMF set on $3.2 billion loan for Egypt

Al Bawaba

May 20th, 2010 - 12:07 GMT

Dubai International Financial Centre Reveals Speaker Line-up for MENASA Forum 2010

Al Bawaba

May 19th, 2010 - 05:47 GMT

Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre