Egypt’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.
The central banks of China and Qatar agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as developing their financial markets, a statement said on Thursday.
The 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.
In 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.