Oct 09, 2012
Arab Spring economies: Many of the problems that prompted an uprising in Tunisia in January last year not only persist today but have intensified exponentially post revolution. Read Article Sparks of uprising in Tunisia still burn
Oct 04, 2012
Arab Spring economies: Egypt's cash-strapped government is counting on a sharp rebound in the tourism sector to offer some solution to the nation's economic woes almost two years after the country's uprising. Read Article The long road back for Egypt tourism
Oct 02, 2012
Arab Spring economies: Dubai developers are reviving projects stalled since Egypt's Arab Spring revolution. Read Article Development interests back on in Egypt
Oct 01, 2012
The Syrian crisis has eclipsed what was perhaps the key trigger of the Arab Spring, namely disgruntled youth without sustainable employment prospects. Read Article Jobs question will loom larger than ever in post-conflict Syria
Sep 23, 2012
Arab Spring economies: The potential for a big rebound in politically and economically unstable countries in the Middle East and North Africa has some investors turning to risky currencies as a potentially lucrative investment. Read Article Investors bet on risky Middle East and North Africa currencies
Sep 20, 2012
Arab Spring economies: Bank robberies and fraud cases are increasing across Syria, compounding the troubles of a people ravaged by months of brutality and war. Read Article Bandits and thieves add to Syria's woes
Sep 13, 2012
For the past six months the battle in Syria has done much to destabilise Lebanon and the Lebanese have struggled to counter the threat. The upshot has been political chaos and an economy in tailspin. Read Article Lebanon plays with loaded gun as Syria crisis erodes hope
Sep 12, 2012
Arab Spring economies: Food prices in Iraq have surged after borders with Syria, the country's main trading partner, closed on July 19. Read Article Iraq food costs soar due to Syria crisis
Sep 12, 2012
Arab Spring economies: The US government's finance arm, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, will pump $150 million into a small and medium enterprise fund run by Abraaj Capital, the private equity outfit. Read Article $150m aid granted for SMEs
Sep 12, 2012
Arab Spring economies: Hisham Qandil, Egypt's prime minister, this week tried to convince more than 100 American business executives that investing in his burgeoning economy was a safer bet than dealing with the notorious tourist scams at the Great Pyramids of Giza. Read Article Egypt keen for US investment
