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Middle East War Could Cost Arab Region Up To $150 Bln: UN Economists

The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, or ESCWA, says the Middle Est war is already inflicting heavy economic losses for the Arab region, estimated at $63 billion in the first two weeks.

If the war continues for a month, losses could reach nearly $150 billion, or 3.7 per cent of regional GDP.

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by Joji Xavier

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