$20 bln to be offered by Oman central bank as extra liquidity
As one of several measures aimed at supporting the economy, Oman's central bank is preparing to provide some 8 billion Omani rial ($20.8 billion)...
12 hours maximum work period for private sector
The Ministry of Labor announced that amendments that have been recently adopted will enter force starting Oct. 8.
The amendments emphasize the prohibition of keeping...
Europe shares fall, Turkish assets hit after jet shot down
European shares followed Asian stocks lower on Monday while a slightly weaker dollar eased the pressure on beleaguered metals that held near multi-year lows.
Turkish...
Economy down 3% due to Coronavirus in Jordan
Jordan's cash-strapped economy is expected to contract around 3% in 2020 due to the impact of the Coronavirus, the finance minister said on Sunday.
The...
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...
Emirates and Etihad airlines ask crew to take more unpaid leave
DUBAI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Middle East airlines Emirates and Etihad Airways have again asked cabin crew to take unpaid leave as they try...
Lebanese choked by bank controls
Dozens of people line up every morning outside a bank in Lebanon's capital long before the doors open, hoping to extricate whatever little cash...
Global anti-terror financing meeting – Pakistan
At a global meeting on anti-terrorism financing in Paris on Friday, a decision whether or not to blacklist the South Asian nation is expected....
Lebanese c.bank says can’t use obligatory reserve to finance trade
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Lebanese central bank cannot use its obligatory reserve to finance trade once it reaches its minimum threshold, governor Riad Salameh...
Saudi Arabia crude exports fall to 7.276m bpd in July
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in July fell to 7.276 million barrels per day from 7.365 million bpd in June, official data showed.
Monthly export...
