Apple Inc. has gone carbon neutral. But in order to say the same for its flagship iPhone, it’s going to need help from Taiwan.More than three-quarters of the emissions that come from making Apple’s …
Defectors say S.Korea investigations threaten N.Korean ‘Underground Railroad’
A combination of coronavirus border closures and an unprecedented pressure campaign by a South Korean government keen to engage with North Korea may destroy networks defectors have long used to start …
Iraq cancels Turkish Defense minister visit, summons ambassador -statement
CAIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Iraq cancelled on Tuesday the Turkish defence minister’s visit to the country which was scheduled for Thursday, Iraq’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry …
Finance adviser paints rosy picture of economy
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has wrapped up the economic performance of the government before the federal cabinet, saying the fiscal and primary deficit were lower …
National Bank of Pakistan — Moody’s confirms the ratings of five Pakistani banks; stable outlook
Moody’s Investors Service, (“Moody’s”) has today confirmed the B3 long-term local-currency and Caa1 foreign-currency deposit ratings of five Pakistani banks: Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Habib Bank Ltd.
China Auto Market Gains Traction, EV Sales Snap 12-Month Slump
Auto sales recovery in China seems to be gathering steam lately. Per China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (“CAAM”), auto sales for July rose 16.4% year over year to 2.11 million units.
Oman Insurance reports a net profit of AED 110.2 million in the first half of 2020
Oman Insurance Company, one of the leading insurance providers in the Middle East, announced it has posted a Net Profit of AED 110.2 million in the first half of 2020, a four percent increase on the …
Oman Air, Bank Muscat Launch Platinium Co-branded Credit Card
The national carrier Oman Air and Bank Muscat have announced upgrading of their unique co-branded credit card to the Platinium level.
Alibaba, UAE-Backed Tesla Competitor Set To IPO In The U.S.
Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng Motors has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. That comes after raising $400 million from Chinese media giant Alibaba, the Qatar Investment Authority, …
Nathan’s Famous Partners With UAE Based Mezzan Group to Manufacture Halal Hot Dogs
Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, announces today it has signed a licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement with Mezzan …