The World Bank cited concerns over ongoing wars and trade fragmentation in the Middle East on June 18th.
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Updated Jun 18
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The World Bank cited concerns over ongoing wars and trade fragmentation in the Middle East on June 18th.
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The entities involved
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World Bank
international financial institution
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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