Youths in Tunisia’s deprived south dream of ‘real’ jobs
Tataouine (AFP) - In the southernmost Tunisian town of Tataouine, being young often means being unemployed, while even those who have a job dream...
Global art market bounces back after 10% slump in 2015
The art market has bounced back worldwide after prices slumped by more than 10 percent last year as investors look for a safer alternative...
Saudi Naimi says global oil demand can absorb Iran output jump
Saudi Arabian oil minister Ali al-Naimi said on Friday growing global demand could absorb an expected jump in Iranian production next year while the...
Egypt’s working poor suffer Virusoutbreak
One third of Egypt's population of more than 100 million lives in poverty, surviving on about $1.50 or less a day.
For many who were...
Egypt to offer incentives for low-cost airlines
Egypt plans to announce incentives for low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Germany's Air Berlin and Condor to help combat a slide in tourist...
Gulf banks eyeing prospects in Iran
Gulf banks including Dubai's largest lender Emirates NBD are already meeting prospective clients and taking legal advice about entering Iran's financial system now that...
Europe shares rise as firm dollar takes shine off euro
European shares started the week strongly on Monday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street and a weaker euro, while the dollar rose after upbeat...
Yemen central bank stops guarantees for rice and sugar imports
Yemen's central bank has told traders and local banks it will no longer provide lines of credit for the import of sugar and rice...
Kuwait 's telecom 'Zain' profit's rose in Q4 then took a dive in 2015
Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain said Wednesday its net profit rose slightly in the fourth quarter but fell sharply in 2015 due to unrest in...
Protests amid a surge in food prices in Lebanon
Protests broke out in several parts of Lebanon on Monday amid a crash in the local currency and a surge in food prices, leading...
