Economics

Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MAY 24, 2026|ByTHE MEDIA LINE

US President Donald Trump attends a GCC summit photo session in Riyadh, alongside Qatari, Saudi, and Bahraini leaders, May 2025.

A container ship sails at the Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt March 31, 2021. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS

Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion

The Ben-Gurion Canal would give the world a new trade route while boosting Israel’s economy and strategic power.

MAY 20, 2026|ByELI AVIDAR

Yasser Abbas, member of the Fatah Central Committee, attends the announcement of results of the 8th General Conference of Fatah during a press conference in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 18, 2026.

Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion

As Abbas tightens control, Western governments are applauding a Palestinian political system that has denied elections for 20 years.

MAY 19, 2026|BySAMER SINIJLAWI

David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses

David Group, founded by Stella Cohen and chaired by former Goldman Sachs partner Raanan Agus, will focus on financial services, defense, industrials, and tech-enabled business services.

MAY 17, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli, Palestinian economic experts say a new economic agreement essential for peace

Given the degree of destruction in Gaza and the significant breach in trust on both sides, a "new Marshall Plan" is needed for Gaza’s economic recovery, rebuilding, and revival of regional stability.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByNATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE

PALESTINIAN AND Israeli flags fly over the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock

Trump’s second term brings uncertainty to Wall Street and global markets – opinion

Market confusion grows under Trump’s second term despite strong earnings.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByAVISHAI KARAVANI

TRADERS WORK on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange last week. On the table, there is a cap with the word, ‘Trump,’ and a cut-out figure of the US president.

Investing in Private Companies: Post Election 2025 Perspective

FEBRUARY 13, 2025ByJAY DAVIDOVICI

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US. February 4, 2025.

‘Making deals that can be wins’ - Trump's business-oriented policies in Gaza- opinion

Releasing the hostages, eradicating Hamas, rehabilitating and developing Gaza while winning support of Gazans - is it possible?

FEBRUARY 11, 2025BySHRAGA BIRAN

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka

The future of money or money of the future? Why all countries should embrace Bitcoin - opinion

Just as oil-rich nations shaped the 20th-century economy, Bitcoin-rich nations could shape the 21st.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025ByILAN ALON, JOEL ZAMEL

A BITCOIN enthusiast takes part in the kick-off of the Plan B Forum El Salvador, in San Salvador.

Trump says US will require BRICS nations to commit to not replacing US dollar

Donald Trump: "There is no chance that BRICS will replace the US Dollar in International Trade or anywhere else, and any Country that tries should say hello to Tariffs and goodbye to America!"

JANUARY 31, 2025ByREUTERS

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025.

TAU Unbound: Exploring Israel’s economic transformation

WATCH: Prof. Leo Leiderman, Chief Economic Advisor of Bank Hapoalim speaks to 'Tel Aviv 360' podcast host Ido Aharoni.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Gold: New Economic Order Starts Now! | Jim Thorne

Jim Thorne, a prominent market strategist, warned of a potential economic shift, emphasizing the risks of deflation and the need for a new economic model.

JANUARY 25, 2025ByPR