Kuwait has banned until further notice commercial flights to 31 countries it said that it regarded as high risk due to the spread of the coronavirus, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on ... ( read original story ...)
Manpower issues pose biggest roadblocks for construction firms seeking to resume business amid Covid-19 pandemic
With some 300,000 workers in the sector, the task of getting them back to work and keeping outbreaks at bay is a mammoth one.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Impairments and margin squeeze hurt first half profits of UAE banks
UAE banks in the first half of 2020. In addition, a sharp contraction in interest margins resulting from low interest environment too have hurt the profitability of banks. Despite the reopening of the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Starts Up First Arab Nuclear Plant
The oil-rich United Arab Emirates on Saturday announced the startup of its Barakah nuclear power plant, a first for the Arab world. "UAE first nuclear reactor at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: UAE reports 254 new Covid-19 cases, 346 recoveries, no deaths
Ic779CtZtt The UAE has realised a new achievement as part of its continuous efforts and preventive and precautionary measures it put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19 and ensure the safety of ... ( read original story ...)
How best should managers, directors of UAE-based firms handle their responsibilities?
Managers and directors are liable to the company, its shareholders and third parties for all acts of fraud, abuse, negligence and mismanagement. ( read original story ...)
Meet the Syrian refugee who inspires entrepreneurship in Jordan
But when it comes to sharing resources and labor, the cord of tension between refugee populations and local citizens tightens with each new arrival. Once she settled in Amman and began looking for ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Saudi Arabia’s plans to transform its tourism industry
The Red Sea Development Company is on a mission to welcome the world to an unspoilt stretch of the Kingdom's unique coastline - sooner than you might think. ( read original story ...)
AHMADZAI states Afghanistan war was a money business, same for peace
Through the lens of CEO Meladul Haq Ahmadzai of Taleam Systems, "Afghanistan war was a money business." He further adds, "same for peace" referring to the February 2020 peace deal that was signed ... ( read original story ...)
Thai economy improved in June says Bank of Thailand
In June 2020, the Thai economy improved from the previous month due to the gradual relaxation of lockdown measures both in Thailand and abroad, supporting economic activities to resume operations ... ( read original story ...)