Myanmar imposed an internet blackout on 9 cities and townships.
Vietnam welcomes first Japanese business flyers since reopening
HANOI — About 440 Japanese nationals with business ties in Vietnam will arrive in the Southeast Asian nation by Saturday after being barred from entry for months due to travel restrictions …
Pakistan to ground 150 pilots for cheating to get licenses
Pakistan’s state-run airline says it will ground 150 pilots, accusing them of obtaining licenses by having others take exams for them after a probe into last month’s crash that killed 97 people in …
Petition filed to IHC to deport US journalist Cynthia Ritchie from Pakistan
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 …