Lebanon’s elephant in the room: its debt sustainability
Debt
sustainability has become a focal point for Lebanon’s economy
following comments made by its finance minister vis-a-vis its public
debt. Beirut’s dollar dominated sovereign bonds also...
Syria’s new constitution could dawn in 2019
Syria’s constitution got a shot in the arm when the United Nations along with Turkey, Iran and Russia voiced hope that the committee charged...
Hariri’s investment plans key to economic growth
Investment plans disclosed by Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri’s aide underscores Lebanon’s plan to channel resources into its economy and peacetime development.
Earlier this week,...
Qatar: Economic blockade turned into opportunity
Stifling economic blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt on Qatar will continue to remain in place until further notice with neither Saudi Arabia...
Oil sales will continue: Hassan Rouhani
Oil
sales will continue and Iran will break U.S. imposed sanctions, said
a defiant Iranian President Hassan Rouhani after the United States
reimposed sanctions on Iran’s vital...
Nassib border with Jordan opens on Oct. 10
Syria’s Nassib border crossing with Jordan will reopen on October 10, said Syria's state media reports. With the trade captured from the rebels, the...
MESA can co-exist with Qatar dispute
MESA (Middle East Strategic Alliance) was created to serve as a bulwark against extremism and Iran. But with Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Bahrain and...
Nuclear reactors: Saudi Arabia thinking out loud
Nuclear power stations could power much of Saudi Arabia’s electrical requirements, with U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stating the United States is working closely...
Education and funding required for Syria’s children
Education has emerged as a focus point in Syria. With the fears of war largely receding from what was once the world’s biggest battle...
Financial assistance used as negotiation tool in Palestine
U.S. assistance of $25 million to 6 hospitals which were primarily serving Palestinians in Jerusalem has been cut, confirmed an official from the U.S....