Features By Reese Erlich
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Syria fighting hurts Turkish border city
Overall, the Syrian conflict has been bad for business in the Turkish border city of Antakya -- though some businesses are booming.
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In Turkey, Syrian refugees use their skills
Some 70,000 refugees have fled the fighting in Syria and crossed over into Turkey. Even in the refugee camps, some are showing entrepreneurial flair.
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Libya's economy facing big challenges
Libya has delayed its elections in June. The political instability is creating economic uncertainty.
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In Tunisia, more democracy but still much poverty
More than a year after the revolt that toppled Tunisia’s ruler, Zine al Abidine Ben Ali, discontent is rising because of poverty and unemployment.
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Businessman singled out by Syrian protesters
Rami Makhlouf is the owner the successful cell phone company Syriatel -- and cousin of President Bashar al-Assad. That relation has made the businessman and his company the target of Syrian protesters.
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Business divided on Assad
After seven months of upheaval, Syria's top businesses remain loyal to the government, but small business owners are split.
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In Gaza, real estate is at a premium
Despite continuing political uncertainty, Gaza's economy has improved and real estate prices are buoyant.
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Israeli blockade upheld at Gaza border
Egypt recently opened the Rafah Gate along its Gaza border to limited access, but Israel is continuing to restrict imports and exports.
