MANAMA: HSBC has appointed Christopher Russell as its new chief executive in Bahrain, succeeding Melika Betley, who was previously appointed as CEO of HSBC Bank Oman SAOG. Mr Russell’s appointment …
Bahrain, US extend tourist visa validity
Bahrain and the US have agreed to extend the validity of tourist visas from five to 10 years, the Bahraini news agency reported Sunday . Both countries have reached an agreement whereby the tourist …
Nearly 45,000 jobs retained as Savannah businesses, nonprofits receive Paycheck Protection Program funding
From churches and private schools to restaurants and medical groups, more than 500 Savannah-area entities received Paycheck Protection Program funding …
Alexander Harvey, former upholstery business owner in Detroit, died of COVID-19 complications
Alexander Harvey, a former upholstery business owner in Detroit died from COVID-19 complications Check out this story on Freep.com: Alexander Harvey (Photo: Submitted by Dannice Harvey) This obituary …
48 people arrested in major Georgia drug trafficking investigation
A major drug bust in Georgia has led to the arrest of nearly 50 people. The GBI says the 11-month investigation, which started in August of 2019 and was known as “Operation Taking Care of Business,” …
Construction Downturn: Value of Kuwait projects plunge by 40% in H1 over coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus lowered the value of projects awarded by Kuwait to local companies by nearly 40 percent in the first half of 2020, news reports showed on Sunday. From around 840 million …
82 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Nepal
Kathmandu, Jul 12 () Nepal’s COVID-19 cases jumped to 16,801 after 82 new infections were reported, while 38 people have succumbed to the coronavirus, a senior health official said on Sunday. The …
Ateca Hotels signs first property in Uzbekistan
Construction for the stunning 98-room hotel, located in the prime BuyukIpak Yuli street, is expected to begin once the borders open Ateca Hotels, developed by UAE hotel experts, has signed an …
Pakistan reopens two trade routes with Afghanistan after months-long closure due to COVID-19
Pakistan and Afghanistan share 18 crossing points. Pakistan closed its border with Iran and Afghanistan after COVID-19 cases increased in the country early this year.
Digital play with Indian business models (Column: Behind Infra Lines)
Even as the world adjusts to a new normal, the ability to leverage digitisation to improve, create and innovate business models will be vital in deciding the winners of the future. In India …