As New Year’s Eve celebrations approach, the Lebanese business community is divided about what impact it may have on their fortunes following a disastrous year. Expectations within the Lebanese …
As Thousands Of Israeli Tourists Visit Dubai, A Small Jewish Community Gets A Boost
The community maintains a low profile, given sensitivities in the region. Since the Israel-United Arab Emirates peace deal was announced, it has scrambled to accommodate a rush of Jewish visitors.
Sri Lanka is reopening to tourists after more than nine months of travel bans due to COVID-19
Tourism once made up around 5% of Sri Lanka’s economy, employing close to 2 million people at a time.
Qadri, Afghan envoy reiterate commitment to resolve business community issues
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri and Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najeeb Ullah Alikhil on Tuesday reiterated their firm commitment to addressing …
Iran to resume gas flows to Iraq after agreement on unpaid bills -Iraq ministry
Iran will resume normal gas flows to Iraq on Wednesday after reaching an agreement with Iraq on Tuesday over unpaid bills, a spokesman for Iraq’s electricity ministry said. Iran’s state gas company …
Iraq begins Importing Electricity from Turkey
By John Lee. Turkey has reportedly begun to export electricity to Iraq. According to Anadolu Agency, Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA, EPDK) started supplying Iraq on Monday at a rate …
Thai factory output rises for first time in 19 months
Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) rose 0.35 per cent in November from a year earlier, for its first annual increase in 19 months.
Thai Medical Glove poised to seal $2bn medical deal
Thai Medical Glove Co expects to conclude a US$2-billion deal with its foreign business partner early next year to invest in a healthcare business and build an R&D centre.
Turkey, UK sign post-Brexit FTA in New Year’s gift to business world
In a major milestone, Turkey and the United Kingdom Tuesday signed a free trade deal that will become effective after Thursday, when Britain formally leaves the European Union, …
Turkey seeks arrest of businessman linked to US fraud scheme
Turkish prosecutors have issued a detention warrant against a Turkish businessman with links to Utah-based business executives who have pleaded guilty to a $511 million tax credit scheme in the United …