Economy

Iraqi economists and politicians have cautioned that growing loans could weaken Iraq’s economy, currency value and political independence.

Private firms in the UK are profiting from asylum housing contracts despite widespread reports of poor living conditions.

Syria will next year begin rolling out a currency to replace the current lira, which declined dramatically in value over 14 years of conflict

Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said that Syria wouldn't wait for the international community to help with its economy

The median forecast was for an easing to 11 percent in the poll of 15 analysts, extending a two-year downward trend as the government tightens monetary policy.

Halkbank shares plunged after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a case accusing the Turkish state lender of aiding Iran in evading sanctions.

Iran's parliament on Sunday approved a plan to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, which has sharply depreciated.

Last month, Turkey's central bank reduced its policy interest rate to 40.5 percent for a second meeting in a row but it signalled that it could raise rates.

US sanctions hit India’s Chabahar port project in Iran as Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran despite New Delhi’s role as a key partner.

The agreement marks PIF's latest major investment in the gaming sector as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil revenues.