The Aug. 4 explosion, which destroyed Beirut's port, much of the city and countless lives, was the result of business as usual. ( read original story ...)
How the Beirut Explosion Will Worsen Lebanon’s Crises
Lebanon is no stranger to turmoil and devastation. The small country straddles the geopolitical fault lines of the Middle East and endured a 15-year civil war that ended in 1990. In the latest blow, a ... ( read original story ...)
Russia proposes changing tax agreement with Netherlands, eyes 15% dividend tax
Both companies declined to comment. The move follows similar proposed changes on Monday, when the finance ministry said it would scrap an agreement with Cyprus aimed at avoiding double taxation ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Sight Diagnostics Raises $71 Million for Its Blood Analyzer
Israel's Sight Diagnostics said on Wednesday it raised $71 million in private funding to expand sales of its finger-prick blood analyzer and support research and development. ( read original story ...)
Israel banking system able to withstand shocks, stress tests show
The Bank of Israel said on Wednesday a series of stress tests found that the country's banking system is stable and expected to withstand any major shock. JERUSALEM, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain: Fighting money laundering, terrorism financing through transparent banking laws
For Bahrain, fighting Iran's financing of terror is not simply a battle of ideals waged in the shadows, but also an ongoing campaign for transparency and global stability, the Kingdom's Ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
United efforts, focus on needy key for recovery: Bahrain banker
“Bahrain is widely recognised as one of the region’s key ... “We also closely monitor general economic changes, as well as changes in the banking and finance industry, as these indirectly affect the ... ( read original story ...)
We’ve Mapped the Impacts of the Covid-19 Crisis in 12 Countries. This is What We’ve Found
English News and Press Release on Albania and 10 other countries about Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 04 Aug 2020 by Helvetas ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolian government to continue economic support for vulnerable groups amid pandemic
ULAN BATOR, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Mongolian government has decided to continue its economic support of vulnerable groups until the end of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's Finance ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait: 10 members of parliament file vote of no-confidence against Minister of Finance
During Tuesday’s National Assembly meeting, 10 members of parliament filed a motion of no-confidence against the Minister of Finance, Barrak Al Shitan, local Kuwaiti media reported. The National ... ( read original story ...)