Inflation hits 25-year peak in Saudi Arabia - FRANCE 24

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Inflation hits 25-year peak in Saudi Arabia

In this edition: The global financial crisis is affecting the Middle East as well. Saudi Arabia is grappling with double-digit inflation. Lebanon is less affected, but it's still watching the dollar closely.

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