Asian equities had a strong day with Hong Kong gaining while Mainland China succumbed to a bout of profit-taking. Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu will not be added to the banned security list, though nine ... ( read original story ...)
Love Island’s Sophie Piper ‘appears to break UK travel ban by jetting to the Maldives’
The Love Island star, 22, had been uploading bikini-clad snaps to Instagram earlier this month, but shared she's been relaxing at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bank ABC from Bahrain acquires Blom Bank Egypt for $480 mln: Sources
Bahrain’s Bank ABC completed its purchase of the Egyptian subsidiary of Lebanon’s Blom Bank for $480 million on Thursday, two banking sources said. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News ... ( read original story ...)
American Trade Zone to be set up in Bahrain
The American Trade Zone in Bahrain will allow US companies to operate in an area equipped for goods exchange activities and comprehensive logistical solutions, in addition to faci ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Alba CEO sets safety, sustainability targets for 2021
Establishing the company's vision, mission and values, Al Baqali stressed that Alba is focused on creating value for all stakeholders and society; adding that sustainability, safety and resilience, ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain: Zain Expands Global Network by 75 Percent
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications operator in Bahrain, expedited its expansion plans during 2020 – a year that proved to be significantly excep ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia GOP gov reflects on COVID-19 battle, touts economy
Brian Kemp delivered his annual State of the State address Thursday, a speech that began sketching out reelection hopes on a strong economy, shadowed by Georgia's soaring COVID-19 death toll and ... ( read original story ...)
Oman economy expects to grow by nearly 8 per cent in 2022
Oman’s economy is predicted to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2022, according to a new report from the World Bank, placing it among the world’s countries expected to grow fastest. The World Bank’s Global ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia looks to end streak vs Ole Miss | Raleigh News & Observer
Mississippi looks to extend Georgia's conference losing streak to five games. Georgia's last SEC win came against the Mississippi Rebels 81-63 on March 11, 2020. Mississippi lost 72-63 on the road to ... ( read original story ...)
Job seeking in UAE: Companies announcing openings for new roles
Experienced and qualified senior professionals from all job categories are in higher demand than more junior candidates, experts noted ... ( read original story ...)