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A bread seller pushes his wares through the ancient bazaar known as the Hamidiyeh souq in Damascus, Syria, Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. Sales are flagging and prices are rising throughout Syria, a knock-on effect of the rising price of fuel. Traders say they fear ruin as prices are expected to rise even further after the […]
by Masood Ahmed | Oct 28, 2014 | Opinion
This fall has brought yet another negative shift in sentiment about the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As the world’s policymakers left Washington after the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings earlier this month, a somber aftertaste remained. Discussions...
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Protesters wave Egyptian flags during a protest in Tahrir Square, Cairo, April 8, 2011. (Reuters)
by Masood Ahmed | May 5, 2014 | Opinion
Finally, we are seeing some early positive signs in the Arab countries that are undergoing political transition. The external environment is getting better as trading partner growth (especially in Europe) is strengthening, and food prices have recently declined....
