Days before kick-off, ambitious economic projections for the FIFA 2026 World Cup are colliding with weaker-than-expected demand in the hospitality sector
Countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco have been traditional magnets for tourists in the region, but now GCC countries are becoming rising competitors
While national politics gets all the media coverage and limelight, it is often the most local issues that have an impact on the lives of those we serve
After its latest successful issuance of sovereign Islamic bonds, or sukuk, the Egyptian government has shifted its focus to financial planning for the next two years
Recognition of the clean-up in Rabat's financial system has helped it back to international markets, and France worries Morocco could turn into a central finance hub and marginalise European banks
Another dizzying surge in state spending, not least on a rising number of government employees, raises doubts on the sustainability of the country's finances just as other oil economies are changing
Stellar growth made TikTok one of the world's most popular social media apps, but Western countries are accusing the platform of being an agent of China
The decision to dismantle the Peace Brigades may herald a new stage in the Iraqi state's trajectory, or it could just be a shrewd recalibration to disorient friend and foe alike
An estimated 60% of all US banknotes in circulation are held outside the United States. In many parts of the world, the dollar is effectively the unofficial local currency. Al Majalla explains why.
A new American legal ruling turns the screw on the Caribbean island nation by increasing the risks companies face by continuing to make money there. This is all part of the plan.