Much of the reason came from a surprise winner in the aftermath of the Georgia Senate elections: bank stocks, which powered higher. Coming into the Georgia elections, many investors were nervous about ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait shisha café owners demand action to save their livelihoods
By Nawara Fattahova KUWAIT: Although the number of COVID-19 infections has dropped and the situation is stable in Kuwait, some businesses haven’t reopened since they were forced to shut down in March ... ( read original story ...)
Israel economy to lose up to $1.3 billion a week from tighter lockdown
A tightening of Israel's third nationwide coronavirus lockdown is expected to cost the country's economy as much as 4.0 billion shekels ($1.3 billion) a week, according to government and central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Medved: How Israel and Gulf economies can do the ‘business of peace’
The event, in partnership with Sharaka, a group that promotes coexistence in the wake of the Abraham Accords, discussed the “business of peace” and looked at new Israel relations with the United Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Sagewind Capital, Jordan launch new government platforms
Private equity firms Sagewind Capital and The Jordan Company reveal their latest backings of companies in the government technology and professional services market. ( read original story ...)
Feature: Jordan’s tourism suffers “all-time-low” holiday business under shadow of COVID-19 pandemic
By the end of 2020, the COVID-19 crisis claimed more than 3,800 lives in Jordan and hammered the kingdom's economy, which trapped the tourism and hospitality business at an "all-time-low" while left ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh, Jordan to work together for strengthening trade ties
Bangladesh Ambassador to Jordan Nahida Sobhan met Jordan's Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Maha Ali recently and discussed bilateral issues ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar, Kazakhstan have great potential for co-operation: envoy
Qatar and Kazakhstan have great potential for co-operation in many fields that would further enhance the good bilateral relations, Kazakh envoy Arman Issagaliev said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
How a political crisis in Nepal impacts India
The crisis triggered by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s decision to dissolve the Nepalese Parliament is a strong reminder for India to redefine its historic relationship tied in religion, culture and ... ( read original story ...)
War in Afghanistan: What has NATO learned from 20 years of fighting?
Brussels As America’s longest war reaches the two-decade mark this year, one of President-elect Joe Biden’s first orders of business will be figuring out a way forward in Afghanistan – and, by ... ( read original story ...)