The Qatar-America Institute (QAI) describes itself as an “independent 501(c)3 research institute,” with 501(c)3 referring to a type of US-registered nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal ... ( read original story ...)
Oman to set up investment authority to manage state assets
Oman is setting up the Oman Investment Authority to own and manage most of the country’s sovereign wealth fund and finance ministry assets, state TV reported on Thursday, citing a decree from the ... ( read original story ...)
Five Tips For Starting A Business In The UAE’s Publishing Sector
When starting a business in publishing, it is important to talk with a lot of different publishers and get their advice about the sector. ( read original story ...)
Perez and Gasly to debut in Virtual Azerbaijan Grand Prix F1
Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly will bolster the Formula 1 driver numbers to eight competing in the penultimate Virtual Grand Prix on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
US spy satellite photos from the Cold War are getting a new life to track marmots in Kazakhstan
Hundreds of thousands of photos taken by spy satellites during the Cold War have found new life with environmental researchers. ( read original story ...)
North Korea conducting massive cyber threats against US, other countries, reports say
North Korea is conducting a wide-ranging malicious campaign against the U.S. and global targets, according to several reports. ( read original story ...)
Chinese business briefing: Working overtime
Many Chinese workers have been stuck in Central Asia during the coronavirus lockdown, forced to work overtime to meet production quotas ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq Signs 2-Year Electricity Import Deal with Iran
Iran signed an agreement on exports of electricity to neighboring Iraq, covering 2020 and 2021. The two sides signed the agreement during a visit to Baghdad by Iran's Minister of Energy Reza ... ( read original story ...)
Owners of Turkey’s Fonet Weigh Selling a Stake in IT Firm
The owners of a Turkish medical IT provider are in talks to sell a majority stake or all of the business as the coronavirus pandemic increases health-care needs globally, according to people with ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Private Security Market to Garner $1.29 Billion by 2027: Allied Market Research
As per the report published by Allied Market Research, the Vietnam private security market was pegged at $713.5 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $1.29 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7 ... ( read original story ...)