With one, likely two, Senate runoffs in January, Democrats are making real-time adjustments to their ground games as the 2020 campaign kicks into overdrive. ( read original story ...)
Former prisoners employed by PA to bypass Israeli sanctions
Restrictions on financial institutions part of effort to ‘criminalize the Palestinian struggle,’ professor says. ( read original story ...)
Which other GCC state could introduce income tax after Oman?
Bahrain and Kuwait could be the next GCC countries to introduce income tax after Oman in the oil-rich region as low crude prices and the coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on government revenues, say ... ( read original story ...)
FinTech firm Ripple chooses Dubai’s DIFC for regional headquarters
Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, has established its regional headquarters in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the latter announced. Ripple has chosen DIFC ... ( read original story ...)
Overdue loans from micro-finances jump nearly eight-fold during lockdown, study says
According to a study 'Impact of Covid-19 on Micro-Finance Institutions' conducted by the Nepal Rastra Bank, the number of borrowers whose loans remained unpaid to the microfinance institutions ... ( read original story ...)
Shinhan Financial CSO named as Korea’s first member of UNEP FI Global Steering Committee
Park Sung-hyun, the incumbent chief strategy and sustainability officer of Shinhan Financial Group has been appointed as a new member to the prestigious Global Steering Committee under the United ... ( read original story ...)
It’s Time for Tajikistan to Become a Startup Nation
At its core, Alif Samoya’s business is a revolution in the Tajik banking sector. The company wants Tajikistan to go cashless, and provide the technological infrastructure to achieve that ambition. ( read original story ...)
UAE businesses, analysts welcome US election results
Reacting to the outcome of the US election results, UAE business leaders and analysts expressed optimism on a new era of strong business relations between the US and UAE. “That business ties between ... ( read original story ...)
UAE- E-commerce boom drives courier business
Courier companies operating in the UAE see a promising outlook despite the challenging environment and said the industry will continue to flourish in the wake of the e-commerce boom in the region. ... ( read original story ...)
A Look Into How Dubai’s Hotels and Resorts Are Adjusting To The New Normal
Remaining wary of the increasing importance of health and safety has become a second nature for Dubai's hotels and resorts. ( read original story ...)