Saudi Arabia has no plans to tap international debt markets again this year as the kingdom leans on domestic borrowing to cover its budget deficit, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said. “We went ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan engaged with IMF to bring review work to completion : Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance on Saturday clarified that Pakistan was closely engaged with the International Monetary fund (IMF) to bring the review work to completion without delay. In a tweet, the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan approves $150m grant to buy COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister Imran Khan authorizes pre-booking of coronavirus vaccine Islamabad: The Pakistan government has ... by Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: China suspends US$2.1 billion in debt service for poor nations
Beijing says official bilateral lender and a commercial creditor offer relief to help debtors weather the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
QDB concludes 1st virtual edition of Qatar Entrepreneurship Conference
My Impact on My Economy and My Country’, by offering entrepreneurs an empowering virtual space where they can continue promoting and supporting Qatar’s pro-business environment, as well as helping ... ( read original story ...)
LaMelo Ball sides with Michael Jordan in potential 1-on-1 game with LaVar Ball
While LaVar Ball has maintained that he could beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one, LaMelo Ball is siding with his new boss. ( read original story ...)
Saudi national and Syrian expat fined SR40,000 for running illegal business
A Saudi man was found guilty of violating labour regulations by covering up a Syrian and enabling him to illegally run a private business dealing in spare parts of washing machines in Riyadh. ( read original story ...)
Oxfam: G20’s Saudi arms sales 3 times as much as aid to Yemen
The charity organization said the figure was three times more than what the G20 members have given to Yemen as humanitarian aid ... ( read original story ...)
Iran closes businesses, curtails travel amid virus surge
Top Iranian officials initially downplayed the risks posed by the virus outbreak, before recently urging the public to follow measures like wearing masks and avoiding unessential travel. Iran has ... ( read original story ...)
Virus-hit Iran shuts non-essential business in much of the country
Iran announced Saturday it had shut non-essential businesses in over half its cities and towns for up to two weeks and introduced movement restrictions to rein in its novel coronavirus outbreak. The ... ( read original story ...)