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The UAE introduces a new dirham symbol and blockchain-based digital currency [Getty]
UAE
MENA
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UAE copies Saudi Arabia with new dirham symbol launch

The UAE's new currency symbol is inspired by the letter 'D' and incorporates elements of the country's flag.

The New Arab Staff
28 March, 2025
Iran
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Israel's new war in Gaza sets off currency crisis in Iran

A correspondent in Iran
10 October, 2023
Egypt
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Egypt launches first-ever gold investment fund

Thaer Mansour
17 May, 2023
Egypt
Economy
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Lebanon, Egypt, Iran currencies in tough start to 2023

The New Arab Staff
06 April, 2023
Russia
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Russian rouble hits more than 3-week low

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 January, 2023
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Turkey
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Turkey and China conclude $3.6bn currency swap protocol

The New Arab Staff
14 June, 2021
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Syria
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Syria devalues pound after sacking central bank governor

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 April, 2021
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Saad Hariri
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Lebanon PM-designate says new cabinet needed to stem crisis

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 March, 2021
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pound
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Freefalling Lebanon currency hits new low

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 March, 2021
Lebanon protests - Getty
Tripoli
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Protests in Lebanon enter fifth day as currency plummets

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 March, 2021
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Syrian Pound
MENA
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Syrian pound sinks to record low amid dollar shortages

The New Arab Staff
22 February, 2021
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rial
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Iran's currency hits new record low against the dollar

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 September, 2020
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smuggling
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Sudan declares economic emergency as currency plunges

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 September, 2020
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Syria
MENA
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Syrians 'must exchange $100 to local currency' upon return

Gasia Ohanes
10 July, 2020
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violence
MENA
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Dozens injured in renewed Lebanon crackdown on protesters

The New Arab Staff
13 June, 2020
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protests
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Lebanese government holds emergency meeting after raging protests

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 June, 2020
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Lebanese pound hits new low despite government efforts

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 June, 2020
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Syria
Analysis
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Charting the dramatic collapse of Syria's national currency

Hugo Goodridge
04 June, 2020
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Lebanon
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Lebanon central bank official charged in currency probe

The New Arab & agencies
18 May, 2020
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Lebanon
MENA
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Lebanon army says arrests 16 over 'illegal' currency ring

The New Arab & agencies
16 May, 2020
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union
MENA
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Lebanon arrests head of money changers union

The New Arab & agencies
08 May, 2020