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Syrian refugees boost economic growth in Turkey

Often considered in the short term as a factor of aggravation of unemployment, Syrian refugees in Turkey can contribute to accelerate the pace of economic growth of the country.  According to the latest Femise report of September FEM43-05, "The long-term impact of Syrian refugees...

Saudi Arabia considering some form of Yemen ceasefire

Saudi Arabia is considering a proposal by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement for some form of ceasefire which, if agreed, could bolster U.N. efforts to end a devastating war tarnishing Riyadh's reputation. The Houthis offered two weeks ago to stop aiming missile and drone attacks at...

Lebanon refers 19 Syrians to military court for terrorism

 (Zaman Al Wasl)- Lebanon’s military judicial investigation authorities on Thursday have referred 19 Syrians, including former jihadists, to the country’s military court. In the first indictment, examining military magistrate Fadi Sawan accused four Syrians of belonging to the...

Lebanon says rise in imports behind spike in dollar demand

Lebanon's central bank governor said Thursday that increased imports could have raised the demand for dollars in the country, noting this has pushed money changers to charge higher exchange rates. In a televised speech, Riad Salameh also raised doubts over whether increased imports were...