Apple opens first Middle East outlets in UAE
US technology giant Apple launched its first two stores in the Middle East on Thursday, with hundreds flocking to their openings in the rich...
Malaysia dissolves 1MDB advisory board
Malaysia's finance ministry said on Wednesday it would dissolve the board of advisers at 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and take over its remaining assets,...
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...
Commodities pull down European shares; UK defence stocks rise
Britain's top share index fell back on Monday, pulled lower by weak retail stocks and commodities companies after metals prices touched multi-year lows on...
Sudan’s economic crisis without donor help
Sudan has made a surprise opening and said it will fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court on cases about Darfur.
International donors are holding...
A rosier outlook in the Asian markets
Upon signing the China-US trade pact, the mood in most Asian markets remains upbeat and the global outlook appears a little rosier.
Focus now turns...
Oil reverses gains as focus returns to global oversupply
Oil prices eased on Tuesday, reversing the previous day’s gains, as the risk premium stemming from the Paris attacks faded, and the focus returned...
Trade minister replaced amid economic crisis – Syrian government
Syria’s economy has been ravaged by nine years of war and western sanctions.
Syrian President Bashar Assad replaced Monday the internal trade minister as the...
Shell expects 4th Q profits to drop by at least 40 percent
Royal Dutch Shell expects its fourth quarter profits to drop by at least 40 percent to between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion after a...
Oil prices wobble as traders await OPEC
World oil prices diverged Tuesday but held below the key level of $50 per barrel, as traders eyed this week's crucial OPEC oil meeting...
