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The loan aims at enhancing financial inclusion, developing payment and settlement systems. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2019 - 08:50 GMT

$96 Million Loan to Support Jordan's Banking Sector

The government and the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) on Thursday signed a loan agreement for 23 million Arab accounting dinars, equivalent to $96 million.

Speaker Nabih Berri looks forward to a big Shiite share in the next Lebanese parliament. (AFP/File Photo)

May 7th, 2018 - 03:24 GMT

Lebanese Speaker Berri Says Big Winners Must Learn 'Hegemony is Useless'

Hush-hush talks: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliberates with Moshe Kahlon, Israel's Finance Minister (AFP/File Photo)

March 28th, 2018 - 07:55 GMT

Israeli Speeds Up Process to Move US Embassy to Jerusalem

The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) said that national economy indicators are positive despite the political unrest in the region. (File/ Photo)

March 22nd, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Jordan Public Debt Increases JD27.4 billion, up to 95.6 Percent of GDP

Tunisia's external debt includes 50 percent of multilateral debts, 14 percent of bilateral debts and 36 percent of debts contracted with the international financial market. (Shutterstock)

March 4th, 2018 - 10:23 GMT

Tunisia’s Debt Races to Danger Zone, at 69.9 Percent of GDP

Corruption in the real estate sector is one of many instances of corruption in Lebanon. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2018 - 11:35 GMT

Corruption in Real Estate Costs Lebanon $40 Million a Year

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February 2nd, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Israel Imposes Taxes on Churches and UN Properties in Occupied East Jerusalem

Saad Hariri called on all ministries and public institutions to cut their 2018 budgets by 20 percent. Is it enough to reduce the country's deficit? Economists weigh in. (AFP)

January 29th, 2018 - 08:50 GMT

Lebanon: Hariri's 20 Percent Budget Cut, Enough to Reduce Deficit?

The Banker Magazine acknowledged the minister's efforts in "maintaining the stability of the economy amidst regional challenges". (Courtesy of Venture Magazine)

January 8th, 2018 - 08:51 GMT

Jordanian Omar Malhas Best Finance Minister in Middle East

In its 2018 state budget Jordan has included, for the first time, a social safety network to make up for the rising cost of living. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Jordan Introduces Cash Support to Poorer Citizens in 2018 Budget

“The UAE is exploring other tax options according to best international practices.” - Ministry of Finance (File photo)

December 12th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

UAE Mulls New Taxes, Other Than VAT

Saudi Arabia's non-oil revenue jumped 80 percent in the third quarter to SR47.8 billion, according to official figures. (File photo)

November 21st, 2017 - 12:21 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Credit Ratings Affirmed by S&P, With Stable Outlook

In this video screened during the WEF 2015, Amman Mayor Aqel Biltaji speaks about investment opportunities in Jordan. (Courtesy of JT)

June 18th, 2017 - 02:21 GMT

Jordan Approves $282 Million Worth of PPP Projects