Economy Economy 2020-06-02 Moscow floods Libya with counterfeit currency in support of military strongman The Kremlin is attempting to set up a parallel central bank in Libya and is using a state-owned company based in Russia to print the counterfeit currency. Economy 2020-05-29 Tehran, proxies drain regional resources to finance terrorism The Iranian regime does not seem to be concerned about the scale of the catastrophe it has brought upon the people of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon, analysts say. Economy 2020-05-28 As Iraq lockdown chokes off imports, local businesses thrive The national lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19 has allowed local producers to dominate the Iraqi market. Economy 2020-05-28 Al-Hawijah to kick off new reconstruction campaign The Kirkuk province district will launch large-scale projects to rehabilitate infrastructure destroyed during the war to oust ISIS. Economy 2020-05-21 Mosul mask project provides protection, jobs A local nonprofit has set up a project that is producing protective masks amid the coronavirus crisis and providing employment for women. Economy 2020-05-19 Prices rise as Syrian pound plummets in regime-controlled areas The steep rise in prices in regime-controlled areas comes as the Syrian pound falls against the US dollar and other foreign currencies. Economy 2020-05-14 Syria's economic collapse reveals tensions in ruling clique Recent friction over funding has exposed rifts at the heart of the regime and highlights the mounting pressure it is facing. Economy 2020-05-05 Iraqi National Food Security Committee gets started The government's strategic five-year plan for agricultural development aims to boost production and reduce reliance on food imports. Economy 2020-04-30 Iraq launches employment project in Anbar Launched in co-operation with local authorities, the project aims to provide 2,000 job opportunities for youth as part of its first phase. Economy 2020-04-29 Iraq pays out emergency coronavirus funds to those in need Around two million low-income families who are struggling amid the coronavirus crisis will receive government payments to assist them. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Next