Arab countries

Arab-Israeli Rapprochement Would Isolate Iran, Says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that a closer relationship between Israel and the Arab states would bring about lasting isolation of Iran, during his visit to Cairo on Thursday January 11. Mr Blinken was speaking at the end of a tour of the Middle East aimed at calming tensions between Israel and Iran's allies. Closer ties between ...

In 2024, an Expected 9.8% Unemployment Rate in Arab Countries

A report by the International Labor Organization (ILO) highlights the stagnation of the labor market in the Arab world, which lags behind the economic recovery. It recommends concerted efforts to enhance diversification and create employment opportunities in more flexible sectors. The report indicates that "the unemployment rate in the region is ...

Arab Leaders Flock to Tehran for Raisi's Funeral

Various heads of state and officials from various countries arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, to attend the memorial event of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led funeral prayers at the memorial ceremony. Five days of national mourning were ...

Cost of Living: Lebanon Ranks 6th Among Arab Countries

Lebanon has risen to 54th place globally and 6th among Arab countries in the mid-2024 global cost of living index, with a value of 41.78. In the report related to the global cost of living index, published by the statistics site Numbeo, 121 countries are ranked in comparison to figures from the United States. Four other indicators are also ...