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The Turkish bank loans will provide a key test of the nation’s ability to tap overseas debt markets amid US sanctions that have cooled the economy. (Shutterstock)

September 5th, 2018 - 10:17 GMT

Turkish Banks to Meet $6 Billion of Financing Deadlines

Turkish banks may have to pay up once again as they rush to meet $6bn of financing deadlines amid the country’s worst economic crisis in years.

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March 29th, 2015 - 11:18 GMT

China-Pakistan economic corridor: a game-changer for the Middle East?

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February 24th, 2015 - 12:22 GMT

Desperate for a blessing? Russia to open first Islamic bank, looks to Shariah funds to offset sanctions

Moody’s observed that Bahrain and Oman are likely to finance any increase in fiscal deficits in 2015 through sovereign debt issuance in 2015.

December 9th, 2014 - 06:11 GMT

Crashing oil: has the time come for GCC countries to tax their citizens?

“However, declining oil prices if prolonged at these levels will reduce fiscal surpluses, affect economic confidence and moderate growth expectations

December 9th, 2014 - 04:55 GMT

Moody indeed: how did Moody's rate the ME's banks for 2015?

Despite the trillion debt figure, the investment grade refinancing volumes in EMEA are manageable within the normal capacity of capital markets

July 23rd, 2014 - 09:29 GMT

Time for some serious contemplation: Middle East firms face $91bn refinancing needs

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March 2nd, 2014 - 07:03 GMT

What does Egypt's economy need? 'More than just a president'

Governments are now issuing sukuks to finance their debts (File Archive)

December 26th, 2013 - 12:44 GMT

Why are sukuk sales set to soar in 2014?

With the UK and Malaysian Islamic finance markets growing, will the Middle East still serve as the hub of the Islamic economy? (Reuters)

November 24th, 2013 - 08:00 GMT

The global Islamic finance rat race: is the Middle East still a contender?

Real GDP growth rates of 5.1 per cent for 2013 and 4.4 per cent for 2014

October 13th, 2013 - 12:19 GMT

Why Saudi Banks have a lot to gain from expansionary fiscal policies

GCC sovereign funds accounted for 32.6 percent of the global SWF assets valued at $5.2 trillion

August 13th, 2013 - 12:35 GMT

Saudi tops Sovereign Wealth Fund assets in GCC

Lebanon’s economic growth accelerated to between 3 percent and 3.5 percent in the first quarter of this year as air traffic rose 10 percent and tourism in the capital, Beirut, recovered, Salameh said

May 13th, 2012 - 06:59 GMT

Lebanese banks slash government debt

The agency said that it could raise the ratings in case of a decline in political risks and if there is a significant improvement in government finances

January 10th, 2012 - 02:52 GMT

Lebanon’s bond ratings remain stable

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