debt crisis

Palestinians waive more than US$20 million in West Bank debts
Occupied West Bank
MENA
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Palestinians in West Bank waive more than $20 million in debts

The initiative illustrates the importance of solidarity at a time when many Palestinians are struggling to meet basic expenses.

Sally Ibrahim
16 September, 2026
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Iraq
Economy
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Iraq's debt hits $150 billion as central bank sounds alarm

Dana Taib Menmy
19 October, 2025
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Egypt news
Analysis
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Will Egypt's IMF bailout dispel domestic money fears?

Lara Gibson
13 February, 2024
Climate justice and debt cancellation
COP28
Environment and Climate
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COP28: Why debt cancellation is vital for climate justice

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Nadine Talaat

12 December, 2023
Egypt has suffered from a severe economic crisis which has led to rampant inflation and the devaluation of its currency [Getty]
Egypt
Economy
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Moody’s downgrades Egypt’s credit rating amid debt crisis

The New Arab Staff
06 October, 2023
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World
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US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal

Agencies
02 June, 2023
Biden
World
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Biden 'hopeful' of imminent US debt deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 May, 2023
MENA
Voices

Blame flawed economic growth models for MENA's crises

Joseph Daher

Joseph Daher

07 February, 2023
Egypt energy
Egypt
Society
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The commodification of electricity in cash-strapped Egypt

Mohamed Gad

Mohamed Gad

20 January, 2023
Turkey
Economy
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Debt spiral engulfs Turkish voters months before polls

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 December, 2022
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Lebanon
MENA
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Lebanon PM meets IMF delegation over spiralling economic crisis

The New Arab & agencies
20 February, 2020