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UAE’s Shuaa launches three Sharia-compliant funds in ADGM
Shuaa Capital has launched three Sharia compliant funds and already secured $75 million of commitments. The Shuaa High Yield Sukuk Fund, Nujoom Aggressive Fund and Nujoom Balanced Fund are the first ... ( read original story ...)
PROJECTS: Oman’s OQ to launch renewable energy projects by early next year
Oman's integrated energy and petrochemicals giant, is set to launch renewable energy projects by the end of this year or early next year, a senior official at OQ said. Najla Al Jamali from OQ's ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan fulfils almost 90% of pledges to int’l donors
The Afghanistan government has fulfilled "almost 90 per cent" of its commitments made to international partners in order to secure continued assistance, Acting Finance Minister Abdul Hadi Arghandiwal ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka imposes indefinite curfew in 2 towns after new Covid case surface
Sri Lanka imposed an indefinite curfew on two western provincial towns to contain the spread of the coronavirus following the detection of a community case after a gap of nearly six months ... ( read original story ...)
Over 45,000 migrant workers desperate to return to Sri Lanka
While 12,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers have been brought home under a humanitarian mission from 14 destination countries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic another over 45,000 workers are desperately ... ( read original story ...)
China wants Bangladesh to align strategies, promote Belt and Road projects
China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to better align the two countries’ strategies and jointly promote the construction of the Belt and Road, so as to take the China-Bangladesh strategic ... ( read original story ...)
Reforms undertaken to contain COVID-19 impact to ensure long-term sustained growth: Finance Ministry report
The report said data for the 14-day period from September 17 to 30 suggests that India may have crossed the peak of COVID ... and ensure long-term sustained growth, a report by Finance Ministry has ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia: Pair convicted of business licensing fraud named and shamed
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has named and shamed a Saudi citizen and an Indian after they were convicted of business licensing fraud, local media reported. “The Saudi was found guilty of enabling ... ( read original story ...)
Economic recovery has gained momentum in September: Finance Ministry
The finance ministry said as intermittent lockdowns cease, containment zones become fewer and smooth operation of supply chains resumes, a fall in retail inflation may boost personal consumption expen ... ( read original story ...)