The Daily Star >> Business >> Middle Easthttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East.ashxMiddle East Business, Economics, GCC, Saudi arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Levant, north Africa, Egypt1IMF in Tunisia to aid economyhttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-03/162058-imf-in-tunisia-to-aid-economy.ashxThe International Monetary Fund's managing director is visiting Tunisia to see how the institution can help the country that sparked the Arab Spring.Middle EastBouazza Ben Bouazza2012-02-03T15:06:00.0000000Egypt’s stocks tumble after deadly football riotshttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-03/162005-egypts-stocks-tumble-after-deadly-football-riots.ashxEgypt’s shares retreated the most in six weeks after dozens were killed in clashes during a football match, the worst outbreak of violence since President Hosni Mubarak was overthrown a year ago.Middle EastZahra Hankir and Alaa Shahine2012-02-03T02:12:00.0000000Qatar, China central banks agree to boost cooperationhttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-02/161966-qatar-china-central-banks-agree-to-boost-cooperation.ashxThe central banks of China and Qatar agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as developing their financial markets, a statement said on Thursday.Middle East2012-02-02T21:40:00.0000000White House: Iran sanctions not aimed at oil marketshttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-02/161964-white-house-iran-sanctions-not-aimed-at-oil-markets.ashxThe White House said on Thursday the Iran sanctions proposed by Congress should be enforced in a way that does not hurt the United States' allies or disrupt oil markets.Middle East2012-02-02T21:37:00.0000000Egypt c.bank keeps rates steady, warns of inflationhttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-02/161958-egypt-cbank-keeps-rates-steady-warns-of-inflation.ashxEgypt's central bank left its benchmark overnight deposit and lending rates unchanged on Thursday.Middle EastPatrick Werr2012-02-02T20:58:00.0000000Need for jobs pushes Saudis toward economic reformhttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-02/161884-need-for-jobs-pushes-saudis-toward-economic-reform.ashxIn a cavernous exhibition hall on the outskirts of Riyadh, dozens of young Saudi women in full-length black abayas and veils stroll between corporate booths in search of jobs.Middle EastAndrew Torchia2012-02-02T02:05:00.0000000Iraq becomes only source of dollars for sanctions-hit Iran and Syriahttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-02/161880-iraq-becomes-only-source-of-dollars-for-sanctions-hit-iran-and-syria.ashxIn the money changing shops dotted around Baghdad’s Karrada district, Iraqi merchants dabble in many currencies.Middle EastAseel Kami2012-02-02T01:48:00.0000000Iran's economy to grow despite sanctions: Ahmadinejadhttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Middle-East/2012/Feb-01/161822-irans-economy-to-grow-despite-sanctions-ahmadinejad.ashxPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted on Wednesday that Iran's economy would grow eight percent over the next 12 months.Middle East2012-02-01T14:47:00.0000000Egypt puts off decision on bourse openinghttp://www.dailystar.com.lb/Mar/16/Egypt-puts-off-decision-on-bourse-opening.ashxThe stock market has been closed since the end of trading Jan. 27 after the benchmark EGX 30 Index plunged 16 percent that week amid the uprising.Middle EastDana Halawi2011-03-16T19:48:00.0000000