“The steps taken by the Bank of Israel succeeded in eliminating much of the panic in the markets and restored them to proper functioning.” …
Dubai sees in July first sign of revival in 5 months
For the first time in five months, Dubai’s economy showed signs of revival with business activity picking up in …
Dubai Treads The Line Between Stronger Financial Regulation & Business Attractiveness
Dubai has spent the last quarter of a century prudently curating a reputation as a beacon for business and commerce in the Middle East. Now, a number of embarrassing financial fall outs threaten to …
COVID-19: Nepal halves entry points for Indians, extends suspension of flights until August 31
A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar on Monday evening made the decisions on the recommendations made by the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC).
Covid-19: Nepal halves entry points with India, suspends flights till Sept
Nepal has decided to halve the number of designated entry points for Indian nationals to 10 from the existing 20 and extended the suspension of domestic and international flights until August 31 due …
Malaysia is world’s 9th most complex jurisdiction to do business in
The ease of doing business in Malaysia has seen a steady improvement in the last decade but despite the many endeavours to establish a conducive business environment, it remains one of the most …
Saudi Arabia plans global tech event LEAP 2021 to transform economy
Backed by Saudi Arabian government and the Kingdom’s major investors and mega infrastructure projects, LEAP aims to reform business opportunities and empower the funding of ideas and nurturing of tech …
This Business Student-Turned-Engineer Is Transforming Afghanistan One Solar-Powered Food Cart at a Time
Women in Afghanistan face high rates of poverty and violence. Farhad Wajdi’s efforts have helped women to gain a greater degree of economic and social independence, in line with the United Nations’ …
Myanmar’s small businesses fighting to survive COVID-19
While Myanmar has escaped most of the effects of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, its economy has been roiled by the global crisis. Small businesses across the country, usually with limited cash flow …
The Souring of Iran-South Korea Relations
Seoul’s unapologetic stance could single a change in its approach to resource and trade diplomacy in the Middle East.