A sharp drop in the number of foreigners cleared to work in Hong Kong this year appears to reflect the scarcity of jobs in a stricken economy rather than moves by countries such as the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Art Basel Hong Kong Spotlight: ‘Hold on to the ship while the waters are choppy’
Covid-19 has put paid to this year’s art fairs, leaving the 2020 art calendar in disarray. Art Basel has especially felt the brunt, cancelling its three editions in Hong Kong, Basel and Miami Beach. ( read original story ...)
Brunei: A nation mourns the loss of a prince
Sultan of Brunei's son Prince Haji ‘Abdul’ Azim of Brunei died on October 24, 2020, at 10.08 am. Brunei's state broadcaster Radio Television Brunei confirmed the news in an official announcement ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei makes call to fight virus impact with technology
The Culture and the Arts Sector, including the creative industries, has not been spared from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which prompted Asean to adapt to the situation and adopt new norms, ... ( read original story ...)
Why the Maldives is the greatest holiday destination on Earth – and how to get there
Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, finally had some good news: from 4am on Sunday, the Canary Islands, Mykonos, Denmark and the Maldives have been added to the travel corridors list, ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Bourse adopts women empowerment initiatives
As part of its gender equality initiatives, and as per recommendations presented by Bahrain Bourse ‘Gender Equality Committee’, Bahrain Bourse (BHB) has adopted a number of women empowerment & ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait takes French products off shelves in protest at anti-Prophet images
Cairo: Fifty cooperative societies in Kuwait have removed French products from their outlets in protest against the publication in France of caricatures lampooning the Prophet Mohammed (peace be ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait plans to deport 70% of expat workers
Sunset over the artificial lake at Al Shaheed Park with Kuwait City Skyline in the background, Kuwait City Kuwait - November 10, 2017. KUWAIT CITY - The Human Resources Development Committee held a ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Cinema Days film festival kicks off despite cash, pandemic challenges
Social distancing, international funding curbs on Palestinian cultural institutions fail to deter event's seventh edition ... ( read original story ...)
Daily coronavirus report in Palestine: Four dead, 410 new cases, 382 recoveries
Four people have died of the coronavirus disease in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, 410 new cases were recorded and 382 have recovered, today said Minister of Health Mai Alkaila in ... ( read original story ...)