The amendment to the ministry’s long-awaited NIS 6 billion assistance package, announced on Wednesday, follows wide-ranging criticism from the private sector during the past week.
US Litigation Funder Launches in Israel
Israel’s litigation funding sector has grown in the past year, with U.K. and U.S. funders setting up in the region.
Oxfam makes deep cuts as charities reel from effects of virus
Oxfam International is pulling out of 18 countries and laying off 1,450 staff as the international charity sector reels from the financial effects of coronavirus. The deep cuts, which will mean job …
Michael Jordan’s Top 7 Rules for Success
Here’s how you can apply some of Michael Jordan’s philosophy to your finances and entrepreneurship. In this video, certified financial planner and Michael Jordan fan Jeff Rose breaks down seven tips …
Iraq looks to international markets to help finance government
The Iraqi government asked parliament on Wednesday for authorisation to borrow from international markets to plug what is expected to be a steep budget deficit this year. Iraq has sporadically …
Qatar- Most GCC banks are well-positioned to absorb twin shocks
By Satish Kanady I The Peninsula With strong capitalisation, adequate liquidity, and relatively low NPLs, the GCC’s banking systems will continue to remain sound despite the double shocks from oil …
Lebanon Money Dealers Set Dollar Selling Price at 4,000 Pounds
Lebanon’s money dealers set the selling price of the dollar at a maximum of 4,000 pounds for Wednesday as exchange bureaus reopen after weeks of a nationwide strike.The price of buying dollars is set …
Lebanon must turn reform ideas into reality, U.S. ambassador says
The Lebanese government must turn its reform ideas into reality and take concrete steps to win international support, the U.S. ambassador said in an interview broadcast on Sunday. Dorothy Shea also to …
Lebanon seeks foreign government-backed financing for power plants after default
Lebanon has turned to global power plant manufacturers including General Electric to arrange financing to build badly needed electricity capacity, hoping favourable terms can be agreed with help from …
Bus strikes roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan; 9 killed
A roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday killed nine passengers travelling on a bus through … including a woman and several children. Financial Express is now on Telegram. Click here …