IMF

Egyptian Pound Free Falls Since IMF Loan
Egypt
Economy
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IMF reaches agreement on Egypt's loan programme reviews

The IMF also said it had reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of another ongoing fund programme

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 December, 2025
The IMF has committed to an intensive programme of engagement with Syria
Post-Assad Syria
MENA
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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
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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
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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
Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected in Ankara by midday on Tuesday to meet with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan
Post-Assad Syria
Perspectives

Syria should avoid the treacherous trap of the IMF

Mustafa Abdul Salam

Mustafa Abdul Salam

25 February, 2025
In this photo International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen in Washington D.C., United States on April 19, 2024
Syria
Economy
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What does Syria need from the IMF? Does it meet aid conditions?

The New Arab Staff
24 February, 2025
In this photo International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen in Washington D.C., United States on April 19, 2024
Lebanon
MENA
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No EU aid for Lebanon without reform, IMF deal

The New Arab Staff
21 February, 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 unveil new loan package for Egypt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 February, 2025
Armed Yemeni tribesmen join Huthi fighters riding military vehicles during an anti-US and Israel rally on the outskirts of the Huthi-controlled capital Sanaa on January 16, 2025.
Yemen
MENA
Live Story

Yemen's economic, humanitarian situation remains difficult: IMF

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 January, 2025
IMF AFP
Egypt
Economy
Live Story

Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 January, 2025
Mostafa Madbouly
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

Egypt PM says IMF to begin delayed review of loan programme

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 November, 2024
Controversial economic measures have created a state of public discontent among Egypt's population whose almost one-third is below the poverty line. [Getty]
Egyptian economy
MENA
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IMF’s head due in Cairo ahead of Egypt's loan programme review

Thaer Mansour
31 October, 2024
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, Jihad Azour
Lebanon-Israel conflict
MENA
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IMF official calls for an end to war on Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 October, 2024
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
MENA
Live Story

IMF 'reportedly' reschedules Egypt's fourth review to November

Thaer Mansour
02 October, 2024
Egypt Sisi poster
Egypt
Analysis
Live Story

Egypt's dilemma: Back out of IMF reforms or anger its citizens

Saleh Salem
03 September, 2024
We need to talk about the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Voices

Congo: Greed is the heart of darkness in Africa's worst conflict

Richard Sudan

Richard Sudan

07 August, 2024
Egypt
MENA
Live Story

IMF reschedules Egypt’s loan programme review to 29 July

Nabila El-Gaafary
10 July, 2024
Has Jordan's romance with the United States lost its spark?
Jordan
Perspectives

Has Jordan's romance with the United States lost its spark?

Riad Al Khouri

Riad al Khouri

05 June, 2024
With €1bn bribe, the EU is rewarding Lebanon's bad behaviour
European refugee crisis
Perspectives

With €1bn bribe, the EU is rewarding Lebanon's bad behaviour

Benjamin Fève

Benjamin Fève

14 May, 2024
PMI Egypt illustration
Egypt
Investigations

Philip Morris quietly secures major stake in Egypt’s tobacco

Jason McLure
Aisha Kehoe Down
Lara Dihmis
08 May, 2024