economic crisis

Lebanon
US-Israel war on Iran
Perspectives

How the US-led war in the region created an Arab poverty crisis

The US-Israel war on Iran could increase poverty for millions across the MENA, as people grapple with double-digit price hikes, writes Jad Chaaban.

Jad Chaaban
06 May, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz
Analysis
Live Story

The long shock: How the Iran war is remaking the global economy

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey
29 April, 2026
Farmers in Egypt
Strait of Hormuz
Environment and Climate
Live Story

Egypt farmers face crisis as Hormuz disruption drives costs up

The New Arab Staff

Shaimaa Al Youssef

08 April, 2026
Between regional conflict and local suffering: How a potential US-Israeli war on Iran could affect Gaza? (Getty image)
Palestine
MENA
Live Story

Palestinian economy recedes by 20% over two years amid Gaza War

Sally Ibrahim
29 March, 2026
Gulf work
US-Israel war on Iran
MENA
Live Story

US-Israel war on Iran disrupts Eid spending in Gulf

Kareem Ramadan
19 March, 2026
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

Sisi to swear in as Egypt president for third time

Thaer Mansour
31 March, 2024
Egyptians are feeling the pinch of inflated Ramadan celebrations
Ramadan 2024
Society
Live Story

Despite inflation and Gaza, Egyptians rekindle Ramadan magic

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Bianca Carrera

26 March, 2024
Despite civil war, Ramadan in Yemen remains a blessed affair
Ramadan 2024
Society
Live Story

Despite civil war, Ramadan in Yemen remains a blessed affair

The New Arab Staff

Fakhr al-Azb

25 March, 2024
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Ras al-Hekma
Environment and Climate
Live Story

Ras al-Hekma: How the UAE deal dumps the UN in choppy waters

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab Staff

25 March, 2024
Gaza War
Perspectives

In Tunisia, Saied uses Gaza to distract from autocratic rule

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Tharwa Boulifi

20 March, 2024
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

IMF extends Egypt's loan programme to US$8 billion

Nabila El-Gaafary
06 March, 2024
Lebanon
MENA
Live Story

More than 20% increase in suicides in Lebanon in 2023

William Christou
06 March, 2024
Egyptian economy
Economy
Live Story

Egypt's basic goods prices soar despite decline in US$ value

Thaer Mansour
04 March, 2024
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

Ras Gamila: After Ras al-Hekma, Egypt offers up Red Sea land

Nabila El-Gaafary
27 February, 2024
Iran
Economy
Live Story

17 months of internet shutdown costs Iran billions

A correspondent in Iran
14 February, 2024
Lebanon
Perspectives

In crisis-hit Lebanon, everyday life is a series of hurdles

Kristina Tayar

Kristina Tayar

13 February, 2024
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

US$ drops in Egypt's informal market amid news of more funds

Nabila El-Gaafary
05 February, 2024
Egypt
Economy
Live Story

IMF likely to boost Egypt's loan programme

Nabila El-Gaafary
01 February, 2024
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Gaza War
In-depth
Live Story

Israel's war on Gaza is strangling the West Bank's economy

Alessandra Bajec
01 February, 2024
Egyptian President al-Sisi Visits Berlin
Egyptian economy
MENA
Live Story

Sisi blames Jan 2011 revolution for current economic crisis

Nabila El-Gaafary
25 January, 2024
IMF loan programme
MENA
Live Story

Egypt rules out currency devaluation amid IMF visit

Thaer Mansour
21 January, 2024