IMF in Tunisia to aid economy The International Monetary Fund's managing director is visiting Tunisia to see how the institution can help the country that sparked the Arab Spring. 2012-02-03T15:06:00.0000000 Egypt’s stocks tumble after deadly football riots 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. 2012-02-03T02:12:00.0000000 Qatar, China central banks agree to boost cooperation The central banks of China and Qatar agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as developing their financial markets, a statement said on Thursday. 2012-02-02T21:40:00.0000000 White House: Iran sanctions not aimed at oil markets 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. 2012-02-02T21:37:00.0000000 Egypt c.bank keeps rates steady, warns of inflation Egypt's central bank left its benchmark overnight deposit and lending rates unchanged on Thursday. 2012-02-02T20:58:00.0000000 Need for jobs pushes Saudis toward economic reform 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. 2012-02-02T02:05:00.0000000 Iraq becomes only source of dollars for sanctions-hit Iran and Syria In the money changing shops dotted around Baghdad’s Karrada district, Iraqi merchants dabble in many currencies. 2012-02-02T01:48:00.0000000 Iran's economy to grow despite sanctions: Ahmadinejad President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted on Wednesday that Iran's economy would grow eight percent over the next 12 months. 2012-02-01T14:47:00.0000000 Egypt puts off decision on bourse opening The 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. 2011-03-16T19:48:00.0000000