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An end to the conflict is an absolute priority and a basic demand, but even if it were to come now, and the most optimistic recovery scenario played out, Gaza faces a bleak economic future Ewan White

Restoring Gaza to its pre-war state may take 70 years

An end to the conflict is an absolute priority and a basic demand, but even if it were to come now, and the most optimistic recovery scenario played out, Gaza faces a bleak economic future

Khaled Kassar 09 April 2024
An Iranian 5,000 Rial note. Sky-high inflation is still causing lots of problems, despite growth figures being buoyed by oil. Shutterstock

Tehran's press mourns Iran's economy... with worse to come

High inflation and low productivity are but two of the concerns being voiced by Iranian media outlets about the state of the country's economy, as it enters a new year.

Hanan Azizi 02 April 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi show signed declarations after their summit with the leaders of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, and Italy in Cairo on 17 March, 2024. AFP

Why so generous? Lifting the veil on Europe's aid package to Egypt

With an economy in decline, a growing population and a growing refugee community, Egypt can be the source of the next migration wave into Europe. This package aims to stave off this 'threat'.

Amr Emam 21 March 2024
The French Navy's bagpipe band Pagad Lan Bihu plays at the Pyramids of Giza in 2020. AFP

Egyptians cautiously hopeful following IMF deal

Egypt's Central Bank is betting on economic resilience while also navigating an array of challenges

Marcelle Nasr 08 March 2024
This picture taken on April 15, 2019 shows a sumo wrestler taking part in a "honozumo," a ceremonial sumo exhibition, on the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. AFP

Japan not in great shape as it reels from economic challenges

Japan, the third-strongest global economic power for over a decade, has been surpassed by Germany. It grapples with inflation, sluggish consumerism and demographic decline.

Abdel-Rahman Ayas 07 March 2024
Diana Estefanía Rubio

Russia's economy reels under war and sanctions

The Russian economy witnessed considerable economic strain following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions by the United States and its partners.This led to a contraction of…

Al Majalla - London 27 February 2024
Is the Russian bear right to be bullish on its economy? The answer is not straightforward. Laura Salafia

After two years of war, can Russia be bullish on its economy?

Despite sanctions, a brain drain, investor withdrawal, inflation, high interest rates, falling oil prices and reducing reserves, Vladimir Putin thinks Russia's economy is A-grade. Is it?

Nazareth Seferian 22 February 2024
El-Dabaa is Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority

Dabaa nuclear power plant puts Egypt on the global clean energy map

The revival of a long-shelved plan highlights Egypt's ambition for a secure, low-carbon source of power also capable of driving development and growth.

Marcelle Nasr 19 February 2024
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. Nash Weerasekera

Sink or swim: Can the AMU overcome rifts to realise its massive potential?

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.

Mohamed Sharki 16 February 2024
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? Axel Rangel Garcia

Multiple crises in Arab world make economic recovery difficult

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?

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 30 January 2024
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Iraq at risk of fragmentation

22, Oct 2026

This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit

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The Palestinian flag in France: from student activism to social unrest 

23, Oct 2026

Once a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, it is now being used by different groups to advance their own grievances and agendas

Waddah Abu Jamea
A general view of the Cairo Citadel overlooking parts of Taiz, Yemen, on 24 May 2022. Reuters
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Taiz: a centre for enlightenment and cultural coexistence

22, Oct 2026

The ancient city is the latest target of a Houthi battle for territory, identity, and the country's future

Anwar Al-Ansi
A worker counts money at a petrol station in Cairo on 26 July 2024, as Egypt’s government announced yesterday a new increase in fuel prices. AHMED HASAN / AFP
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How the Egyptian economy weathered regional turmoil

22, Oct 2026

Saved from default in 2024, Egypt's macroeconomic policies and central bank flexibility have helped steady the ship amid the fallout of Israel's war on Gaza and the US war on Iran

Sharif Mohammad
A supporter wears a T-shirt of opposition presidential candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro during a rally to launch his runoff campaign in Goiania, Brazil, on 6 October 2026. AP Photo/Eraldo Peres
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Flávio Bolsonaro: Brazil's next president?

18, Oct 2026

Lula's challenger won 47% of the vote in first-round polls. Will he win the run-off, too?

Stefanie Butendieck Hijerra

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