Hizbullah prevents farmers from harvesting near Syria's Dabaa airport

Economy 2024-07-11

Hizbullah prevents farmers from harvesting near Syria's Dabaa airport

Activists say the Iran-backed party is using the airport for arms assembly and transfers, taking aggressive action to keep local landowners out.

Russia's ties with Houthis serve its own geopolitical ambitions

Economy 2024-07-01

Russia's ties with Houthis serve its own geopolitical ambitions

Moscow's support for the Houthis amid their attacks on Red Sea shipping reveals its own ambitions to control and profit from global trade routes.

Houthis' Red Sea attacks benefit Chinese shipping companies

Economy 2024-06-30

Houthis' Red Sea attacks benefit Chinese shipping companies

Small Chinese shipping lines have started serving the Red Sea in an effort to exploit China's perceived immunity from the Houthi attacks.

Impact of Russia's war seen in Egypt bread price hikes

Economy 2024-06-10

Impact of Russia's war seen in Egypt bread price hikes

Egypt's decision to lift the bread subsidy is driven by the price of wheat, which has soared since Russia launched its assault on Ukraine.

Houthis' Red Sea attacks disrupt Jordan's economy

Economy 2024-06-03

Houthis' Red Sea attacks disrupt Jordan's economy

The kingdom, which relies heavily on imports and exports through the Red Sea, has been grappling with rising shipping costs and delivery delays.

Yemeni fishermen in trouble after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Economy 2024-05-28

Yemeni fishermen in trouble after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Attacks on ships have put fishermen in the line of fire after the Houthis used fishing boats to launch attacks and reconnaissance operations.

Red Sea escalation adversely affects Yemen economy: IMF

Economy 2024-05-18

Red Sea escalation adversely affects Yemen economy: IMF

Continued Red Sea tensions could adversely affect economic activity and reduce external support, including humanitarian assistance, the International Monetary Fund says.

South Lebanon economy pays heavy price for Hizbullah's war

Economy 2024-05-15

South Lebanon economy pays heavy price for Hizbullah's war

Costs to the Lebanese economy are estimated at $4 billion, half from heavy destruction, displacement and loss of livelihoods in the south.

Egypt maintains wheat supply despite facing challenges with Russian exports

Economy 2024-05-13

Egypt maintains wheat supply despite facing challenges with Russian exports

A recent move by Russia to delay a wheat shipment to Egypt, ostensibly because the paperwork was not in place, was in reality a message to Cairo about its dealings with other countries.

Red Sea attacks trigger surge in profits for Houthis

Economy 2024-04-17

Red Sea attacks trigger surge in profits for Houthis

Increased imports through Houthi-controlled ports have led to bigger revenues for the Iran-backed group, while ports under government control -- and Yemeni civilians -- suffer.