HSBC whistleblower skips Swiss trial
The Swiss trial against a former HSBC employee who leaked documents alleging the bank helped clients evade millions of dollars in taxes opened Monday,...
Saudi petchems may continue rebound: MIDEAST STOCKS
Oct 12 Saudi Arabian petrochemical shares may continue rebounding on Monday on the back of firm oil prices and global equities, although most of...
Lufthansa sees growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia, Oman
German airline Lufthansa sees the Middle East as a chance for growth, namely Saudi Arabia and Oman. As sanctions on Iran have recently eased...
Oil-dependent Saudi, Norway sovereign funds selling European shares
The top three oil-dependent sovereign wealth funds have been selling European equity holdings since May, a study showed on Monday, another sign of petrodollars...
Online iqama services drive local agents out of business
JEDDAH: The new online service of Passport Department, including renewal of residence permits and other procedures related to expatriate workers, closed the door of...
Oil weakness clouds outlook for Gulf corporate bonds
The dramatic decline in crude oil prices over the past year has left some corporate and infrastructure companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
G20 ministers endorse crackdown on corporate tax avoidance
Finance ministers from the world's leading economies gave the green light Friday to a new plan to crack down on tax evasion by multi-national...
Islamic halal economy set to grow, say experts
The halal economy is set to grow as the world’s Muslim population expands and more products are certified to comply with Islamic sharia law,...
Saudi Arabia invited to Uzbek investment forum
Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Kadirov said Thursday that his country and Saudi Arabia are riding the crest of excellent bilateral ties.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic...
Apple Watch to launch in Saudi Arabia and UAE 22 October
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdVkPrdRYg
Apple Watch will be available to buy in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on 22 October 2015.
Mac Rumours reports that the Apple Watch...
