Israel approved the transfer of $50 million to the Gaza Strip, apparently in exchange for Hamas keeping calm and refraining from resuming incendiary balloon terrorism. ( read original story ...)
Investment in Israeli financial tech firms doubled in 2019
Investments in Israeli financial technology firms rose 107% in 2019 to a record $1.8 billion, according to a report released on Wednesday by Start-Up Nation Central. Israel ranks fifth in fintech ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Ministry of Finance implements Procure-to-Pay
ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Finance, MoF, has announced the successful implementation ... the amount of the invoice are directly transferred through the TMS system to the Central Bank of the UAE, then ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: UAE Economic Substance Regulations detail how a company must be managed in the country
The Emirates’ Ministry of Finance has given a timeline to the various regulating authorities for Free Zone and mainland companies in the UAE. This is to ensure the ESR Notifications by all the ... ( read original story ...)
Restoring telecommunication networks in Syria is a key priority
The telecoms sector in Syria has paid a heavy toll from the years of civil war and destruction. The major mobile operators of Syriatel and MTN Syria, along with the incumbent, have been focusing on ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea broadcasts explosion video as tensions with Seoul and Washington escalate
North Korea has upped the ante even further by broadcasting footage of an explosion in the DMZ linking it to South Korea. North Korean state television has broadcast footage of the demolition of the ... ( read original story ...)
Fatal clash in the Himalayas ups ante for China and India
India and China sought Wednesday to de-escalate tensions after flexing their muscles in a fatal clash along a disputed border high in the Himalayas that left 20 Indian soldiers dead. The skirmish ... ( read original story ...)
China extraditions possible under new security law in Hong Kong: advisor
China's planned national security law for Hong Kong could allow for extraditions to the mainland, the city's sole representative to Beijing's top lawmaking body said Wednesday. The comments by Tam Yiu ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s one-week quarantine rule could be the new normal of business travel
People from certain low-risk countries engaging in business activities are eligible for a shortened quarantine. ( read original story ...)
Human Rights Council begins General Debate on the Human Rights Situation in Palestine and other Occupied Arab Territories
English News and Press Release on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights, Children, IDPs, Epidemic and more; published on 15 Jun 2020 by UN HRC ... ( read original story ...)