According to the survey titled "COVID-19 Nepal Business Pulse Survey," 45 percent of the firms had granted leave of absence to employees, and 27 percent had reduced working hours. "Across all sectors, ... ( read original story ...)
UAE and Uzbekistan to expand strategic economic partnership
UAE and Uzbekistan have announced a new phase of their strategic partnership for government modernisation, introducing new sectors including economy, manufacturing, and business incubators. The ... ( read original story ...)
UAE and Uzbekistan to expand partnership to modernise more government services
The UAE and Uzbekistan are broadening the scope of a strategic partnership aimed at modernising government practices by adding new sectors such as th ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s GO names Al Mansour as new CEO
Saudi operator Atheeb Telecom, which trades as Go, has appointed Yahya Bin Saleh Bin Mohsen Al Mansour as its new CEO, succeeding Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Bawardi. The appointment takes effect on 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan President Proposes Establishment of a Permanent UN Committee on Afghanistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, today called on the United Nations General Assembly to create a Permanent UN Committee on Afghanistan to coordinate peace efforts and to ... ( read original story ...)
In Lebanon, Iraq, top clerics call for Iran’s proxies to be disbanded
Rai, Iraqi Grand Shia Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani became the second top cleric to call for disbanding Iranian proxies across the Middle East and restoring state sovereignty. Following his meeting with UN ... ( read original story ...)
US Charges Two over Alleged Bribery in Iraq
Two individuals have been charged with bribery offenses in connection with Department of Defense contracts as part of the Fraud Section's ongoing efforts to combat corruption and fraud in contracting ... ( read original story ...)
Trade Bank of Iraq names New Chairman
By John Lee. The Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) has announced that Salem Chalabi [Salem Jawad Abdul Hadi Al-Jalabi] has taken over as the company's Chairman and President with immediate effect. Prime ... ( read original story ...)
The hacking of Iran’s hackers
An Iranian cyber operations front organization that’s a target of new U.S. sanctions was itself the victim of an attack that looted its own hacking tools and dumped them on the internet two years ago. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s rial plunges to record low amid rise of tensions
As tensions between Iran and the US escalate, Iran’s currency rial continues to lose its value against major currencies, including the US dollar, in Tehran’s unofficial market. On Wednesday, a day ... ( read original story ...)