Asian shares slip, dollar close to 8-month peak
Asian shares struggled on Tuesday after a healthcare mega-merger failed to impress Wall Street, while the dollar took a breather from its run to...
Iran boosts oil trade via UAE ahead of sanctions relief
Iran has boosted exports of fuel oil through U.S.-ally the United Arab Emirates and also almost doubled its imports of gasoline, despite Western sanctions,...
President Mugabe donates 300 cows to African Union
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has donated 300 cattle to the African Union to help it become less dependent on outside donors, a legislator said...
Saudi oil minister visits Sudan to cement improving ties
Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi visited Sudan on Wednesday promising increased investment in a major fillip for the impoverished African nation after its tilt...
Lebanese parliament to tackle pressing financial issues at first session in a year
Lebanon's parliament convened on Thursday for its first legislative session in more than a year to pass financial laws the paralysed state urgently needs...
Foreign governments press Saudi Arabia on workers' delayed wages
Foreign governments are pressing authorities and executives in Saudi Arabia to ensure that local construction firms make delayed salary payments to thousands of workers,...
Financial risks to world economy – IMF stated
IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, drew focus to the need to a "call to action", urging a shift to facilitate more lending to small...
KSA able to use space technology to prevent Ebola
Canadian born Assistant Professor, Dr. Farhan M. Asrar at the University of Toronto in Canada, has disclosed that Saudi Arabia can use space technology...
Qatar gas tanker helps vary Poland's energy supplies
The first-ever gas carrier from Qatar arrived in Poland on Friday to help the eastern EU member diversify its energy supplies and reduce its...
IMF approves $5.2 bn, 1-year loan program for Egypt
Washington (AFP) - The IMF board on Friday approved a one-year, $5.2 billion financing package for Egypt to help the country alleviate the economic...
