( CNN ) -- IN FOCUS -- Market mayhem . Stock markets in the Middle East were subjected volatile external pressures this week in the shape of the U.S. credit downgrade , Europe 's ongoing debt crisis and new fears of a global recession . MME examines the economic reaction across the region . FACE TIME -- Robert Jordan , former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia . After months of silence , Arab leaders this week condemned the ongoing violence in Syria . The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia , Bahrain and Kuwait were all recalled by their governments , while the Arab League issued a statement demanding a halt to all acts of aggression against civilians . MME speaks to the Robert Jordan , a former U.S . Ambassador to Saudi Arabia , about future relations between Syria and the Gulf States . IN FOCUS -- Tripoli under siege . From breadlines to fuel shortages , an international blockade of airports and seaports is complicating life for ordinary Libyans . MME investigates how the continuing embargo is taking its toll on residents of the country 's capital , Tripoli . Marketplace Middle East airs weekly at the following times ( GMT ) : Fridays : 0845 , 1645 , Saturdays : 0615 , Sundays : 0515 , 1745 , Mondays : 0045 .
MME analyzes Middle East stock market reaction to global financial volatility . Robert Jordan talks about the future of Syria 's relationship with the Arab world Libya . MME investigates the impact of the ongoing international blockade on residents of Tripoli .