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lebanon
Lebanon
Perspectives

Can Lebanon swap Hezbollah's arms for reconstruction cash?

Lebanon's postwar order was bought with debt in 1990. It is being refinanced in 2026 with Hezbollah's weapons, explains Karim Salam.

Karim Salam
14 September, 2026
A counting machine counting 50,000 Lebanese pound banknotes
Lebanon
MENA
Live Story

IMF welcomes Lebanon bank law changes as 'major step' 

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 August, 2026
Syria [Getty]
Syria
MENA
Live Story

IMF projects 10% growth for Syria's economy in 2026 after visit

The New Arab Staff
05 August, 2026
Controversial economic measures, taken gradually over the past months, have further ignited a general state of discontent among the general public in Egypt. [Getty]
Egypt
Economy
Live Story

IMF unlocks about $1.8 billion for Egypt after reviews

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 August, 2026
A draft law would significantly expand the powers of Egypt's military-linked Future of Egypt Authority
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

Future of Egypt bill is 'slap in the face' to IMF

Sam Hamad
10 July, 2026
An employee fills the tank of a car with petrol at a Hindustan Petroleum (HP) fuel station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 12, 2026
US-Israel war on Iran
World
Live Story

IMF chief warns energy recovery to take time after US-Iran deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 June, 2026
Riyadh skyline featuring Kingdom Centre building and modern architecture
Saudi Arabia
Economy
Live Story

IMF: Saudi economy 'resilient' despite Iran war, Hormuz closure

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 June, 2026
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shakes hands with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, DC
Pakistan
MENA
Live Story

IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billion

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 May, 2026
Lebanon
US-Israel war on Iran
Perspectives

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

Jad Chaaban

Jad Chaaban

06 May, 2026
The seal for the International Monetary Fund is seen near the World Bank headquarters (R) in Washington, DC on January 10, 2022
Lebanon
Economy
Live Story

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF: finance minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 April, 2026
A view of the vessels heading towards the Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened
US-Israel war on Iran
Economy
Live Story

IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 April, 2026
Egyptian Pound Free Falls Since IMF Loan
Egypt
Economy
Live Story

IMF reaches agreement on Egypt's loan programme reviews

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 December, 2025
The IMF has committed to an intensive programme of engagement with Syria
Post-Assad Syria
MENA
Live Story

IMF sees signs of recovery in Syria, plans intensive engagement

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 November, 2025
IMF Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks at a news conference during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC
Syria
MENA
Live Story

Saudi finance minister says finalising investments for Syria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 October, 2025
Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh (R) speaks during an event titled "Rebuilding Syria: A Journey Towards Stability and Prosperity" at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington
Syria
Economy
Live Story

Syria 'can reach level of Malaysia in 5 years': finance minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 October, 2025
A felucca boat sails in the Nile river off of Cairo's central island of Zamalek near the Cairo Opera House
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

S&P lifts Egypt's credit rating due to IMF-backed reforms

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 October, 2025
Egyptian pound banknotes sit on a table on March 6, 2024 in Cairo, after Egypt's central bank announced it will allow the exchange rate to be set by the market
Egypt
Economy
Live Story

Egypt's annual inflation slows to 11.7 percent in September

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 October, 2025
Aleppo souk [Getty]
Post-Assad Syria
MENA
Live Story

IMF: Syria economy recovery will need 'substantial' intl support

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 June, 2025
The seal for the International Monetary Fund is seen near the World Bank headquarters (R) in Washington, DC on January 10, 2022
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

IMF completes fifth review of Egypt's $8 billion rescue program

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 May, 2025
In this photo International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen in Washington D.C., United States on April 19, 2024
Pakistan
World
Live Story

India asks IMF to reconsider Pakistan programme over 'terror funding'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 May, 2025
In this photo International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen in Washington D.C., United States on April 19, 2024
Egypt
Economy
Live Story

IMF to begin 5th review of Egypt's economic programme this week

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 May, 2025