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Al Bawaba

January 6th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Fears of increased attacks in Iraq as Saudi-Iran rift widens

Locals fear that Iraq could become a proxy war for playing out the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

China is not known for its involvement in the Middle East, but Ben Carson has "evidence" they are playing a part in Syria. (AFP/File)

November 17th, 2015 - 11:18 GMT

Are Ben Carson's China claims true? Here's what we know

Al Bawaba

September 10th, 2015 - 05:37 GMT

Saudi Arabia ramps up security to prepare for Hajj

The fall in the lira seemed to worry investors, who pushed the main stock index Borsa İstanbul (BIST) down 1.8 percent.

January 26th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

And it's getting worse: Turkish lira hits new low

The targeting of the chief of Iraq's central bank shows the power games in the country, diplomats and experts claim

October 24th, 2012 - 04:00 GMT

Power games in Iraq over ousted Central Bank chief

"Saudi Arabia is the central banker of the oil market and the decision that they will bring more oil to the market is definitely a good one," Birol said

December 15th, 2011 - 10:34 GMT

To tame oil prices, follow Saudi's steps

Assessing the broader impact of Syria’s unrest on the economy is difficult because of a lack of data – the most recent published Central Bank figures cover April, just a few weeks after the unrest broke out in mid-March

August 31st, 2011 - 05:37 GMT

EU oil sanctions jolt may not be enough to rock Assad