Despite its ideal geography, the Arab Maghreb Union missed out on tens of billions due to political spats. Al Majalla looks at its highs and lows on its 35th anniversary.

As the world moves away from oil, the region must move its national economies into a new era. But for most states, their starting position is far from ideal. Where and how should they change?

A high-profile businessman seeking billions of dollars after a botched deal over the famous BFT bank was awarded a tiny fraction by an international panel, in a case with consequences for the country

With one of its best-known and most well-connected businessmen in prison after President Saied toughed up his crackdown on corruption, Tunisia is waiting to see what happens next

President-elect Javier Milei wants to shut a central bank and ditch a currency to end hyperinflation and achieve monetary stability, but there are pitfalls amid the promise of El Loco

The story of the pharmaceuticals crisis reveals the country's wider social, political, and economic dynamics

Tunisia breaks with Bretton Woods policies which have been adopted by successive governments for four decades

For the 112 economies that reported data, inward FDI positions rose by an average of 7.1% in national currencies. In dollar terms, this global growth figure translates to only 2.3%.rnrn

Workers in former Soviet states have long headed for work over the border, but migrants ending up in the army are now a deterrent and alongside lower wages, jobs are now on offer elsewhere

Before war struck, poverty and jobless rates were sky-high and could now soar further, as conflict wipes out signs of a recovery in growth. The wider world is watching the impact on energy markets.