The Government of Pakistan has entered into negotiations with 21 creditor countries for debt suspension amounting to $1.7 billion. The G20 countries, together with the Paris Club creditors had ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister expresses commitment to correct fundamentals of economy
Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has expressed the commitment to correct fundamentals of the economy to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the long run. He was addressing a ... ( read original story ...)
These rules are changing from January in banking, automobile and personal finance: Check out
Many rules related to banking, automobile and personal finance are changing from January 1. Before the new rules get implemented, you must know in advance what is changing and get prepared. ( read original story ...)
Ooredoo Maldives rolls out 5G services
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the commercial launch of its 5G services, starting with a large percentage of the capital city of Male, including business hubs, hospitals and public spaces. The ... ( read original story ...)
GCC VAT revenues, VAT dates for Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, plus COVID-19 VAT impact
From 1 January 2020 onwards, all businesses and individuals conducting a business fell under the VAT system if their ... of the state’s new tax administration system, Dhareeba. Oman is set to be the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s success
The important message that Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin have shown in terms of the vaccine is key in combating those who refuse to take it or who spread rumors and conspiracies. ( read original story ...)
There Won’t be Political Reform in Uzbekistan. Here’s Why
Genuine reform takes place not through quashing free thinkers and critics but in encouraging and even embracing them. ( read original story ...)
Google Brings Its Cloud Business to Saudi Arabia With Aramco
Google will start selling its cloud-computing services in Saudi Arabia through a deal with oil producer Aramco, a controversial move by the internet giant. ( read original story ...)
Iraq ready to export 700,000 tonnes of barley to Iran
Iraq is ready to export 700,000 tonnes of barley to Iran at a price of $125 per tonne, the Iraqi agriculture ministry's spokesman told Reuters on Monday. BAGHDAD, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Iraq is ready to ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Travel Industry Faces ‘Nail in Coffin’ After New Outbreak
As Phuket and other Thai tourist destinations prepare for a slight bump in business from the countdown to 2021, a new virus outbreak among seafood factory workers near Bangkok couldn’t come at a worse ... ( read original story ...)