( CNN ) -- FACETIME : Hoshyar Zebari , Iraqi Foreign Minister . After years of violence and sectarian tension , Iraq is trying to reshape its image as it hosts its first Arab Summit since 1990 . MME sat down with Iraqi Foreign Minister , Hoshyar Zebari who is hoping the event will not only improve the country 's standing as a major political player but could boost the economy as well . IN FOCUS : Basra 's Construction Boom . Iraq relies heavily on petrodollars and the IMF predicts the economy will expand 12.6 % this year , the fastest rate in the Middle East and North Africa . MME goes to the Southern city of Basra and takes a look at the impact of the petrodollar boom . Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times ( all GMT ) : . Thursdays : 1545 , . Fridays : 0845 , . Saturdays : 0615 , . Sundays : 0515,1545 .
After years of violence and conflict , Iraq is hosting its first Arab Summit since 1990 . The Iraqi Foreign Ministry says he hopes the event will help improve the country 's image . Plus , MME visits Basra and takes a look at the construction boom fueled by petrodollars .