Israel's economy contracted a less than expected 2.4% in 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic weighing on consumer spending, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday in a preliminary estimate. ( read original story ...)
Israel Economy Shrinks 2.4% in 2020, Grows 6.3% in Fourth Quarter
Israel's economy contracted a less than expected 2.4% in 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic weighing on consumer spending, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday in a preliminary estimate. ( read original story ...)
Overcoming financial hardship to buy a home
Multiple mortgage options are available that could help buyers overcome a lack of savings or a lower credit score. ( read original story ...)
Home price rise in Israel becomes a leap
Home prices in Israel are gathering momentum. How much momentum? Last week, "Globes" reported assessments by the Ministry of Finance, the Israel Land Authority, and the Ministry of Housing and ... ( read original story ...)
Israel to Buy Different Types of COVID Vaccines
The government of Israel in negotiations to buy millions of doses of COVID vaccines using a different technology from the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s biggest bank makes major move into insurance with MetLife deal
Dubai's largest bank Emirates NBD has announced a big move into the sale of insurance products after partnering with New York-based giant MetLife. . The move comes as MetLife research shows that 60 ... ( read original story ...)
Aafaq Islamic Finance Introduces ‘Osool’ To Empower Emirati SME Owners
Aafaq Islamic Finance, the leading Islamic Finance Company for individuals and companies in the UAE, in partnership with Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai ... ( read original story ...)
Is Saudi trying to lure regional headquarters away from the UAE with the latest challenge?
Saudi Arabia is increasing pressure on international firms to shift their Middle East hubs to the Saudi kingdom. Can this force companies to direct interest away from the UAE? For ... ( read original story ...)
Initial funds allocated from Azerbaijan 2021 state budget to political parties
The state budget of Azerbaijan for 2021 envisages funds worth 4 million manat ($2.35 million) to provide financial assistance to political parties, Trend reports citing the Ministry of Finance of ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan, Japan discuss draft convention on double taxation avoidance
The network of agreements on double taxation avoidance in Azerbaijan has significantly expanded in recent years, Trend reports referring to a source in the State Tax Service under the country’s ... ( read original story ...)