A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking the deportation of US blogger and journalist Cynthia Ritchie on the basis that she has overstayed in Pakistan and her visa expired …
Cyprus ship finance holds steady amidst shrinking market
Cyprus banks have remained steady, building a regular niche clientele, in shipping finance as the overall market experiences a sharp contraction, according to Nigel Lowry, Athens correspondent for …
Indian radio giant plans Bahrain launch
Entertainment Network India Ltd., India’s top operator of radio stations, is exploring markets like the Middle East and US for growth as a slowing economy and the coronavirus pandemic dents prospects …
Qatar- Swedish expat attempts to conquer Everest while at home
The world is replete with stories of human endurance and resilience. Man has done extraordinary things by being positive during adverse times and turning challenges into opportunities.The novel …
FinTech a vital avenue to diversify Qatar’s economy
Qatar is one of the most stable economies in the world, and the country offers strong financial incentives for US based companies, like its 20-year tax holidays for companies operating in Free Zones, …
Qatar- CNA-Q celebrates graduation of 453 students in virtual event
Qatar (CNA-Q) held a spectacular virtual graduation ceremony for 453 students yesterday. The ceremony was held under the patronage of H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulwahed Ali Al Hammadi, Minister of …
Oman amends classification of SMEs according to workforce, revenues
Oman has amended the classification of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in accordance with their workforce and revenues, Times of Oman reported. A micro establishment shall have 1-10 workers and an …
Covid-19: Oman announces 1,366 new cases
Authorities in Oman have detected 1,366 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country, the sultanate’s Ministry of Health said on Thursday. According to government statistics, …
Singapore Air May Grab Emirates, Etihad Traffic in India
The coronavirus outbreak is unexpectedly providing an opportunity to Singapore Airlines Ltd. to grab a share of the lucrative Indian market held by rivals Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways PJSC …
Singapore Political Old Guards Step Aside in Next Elections
Singapore’s coming elections will not see familiar faces who are considered old guards of both the incumbent and opposition parties.