Around 10,000 small boats, sailed by families, couples and individuals, ply the oceans each year. But in 2020, they’re stuck at sea because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out how they’re coping while …
Bahrain keen to strengthen ties with US oil companies
He was taking part in a YouTube interview hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain. Shaikh Mohammed said he highly appreciated the meeting organised by the chamber in co-operation with …
Qatar- QSE-listed firms seen to have strong capital, business modules
Companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) have strong capital and sound business module, which support them in mitigating the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Sheikh Hamad bin …
Mongolia throws fresh power curveball at Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has been surprised by a new Mongolian government plan to build a state-owned power station for the Oyu Tolgoi mine.
What’s Behind The Ouster Of Nazarbaev’s Powerful Daughter In Kazakhstan?
Darigha Nazarbaeva, the influential daughter of first Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev and officially next in line to rule Kazakhstan, was surprisingly dismissed as Senate speaker and thrown out …
Kazakhstan: Would-be opposition political parties to get leg-up
Kazakhstan has made a token gesture toward political diversity by adopting rules to give non-ruling parties in parliament more of a say. The prospect of actual opposition groups getting into …
Kazakhstan signs decree to cut oil output under OPEC+ deal: sources
The country had pledged to cut output by 390,000 barrels per day in May and June under the OPEC+ deal agreed in April …
Saudi Arabia plowed billions into US stocks including Boeing, Disney, and Facebook last quarter
The kingdom’s sovereign-wealth fund revealed almost $10 billion in US holdings, up from about $2.2 billion at the end of December.
Cash strapped Thai Airways to seek bankruptcy rehabilitation
Thailand’s government spokeswoman says flag carrier Thai Airways International will file a rehabilitation plan with the country’s Central Bankruptcy Court …
Coronavirus update: Bangladesh doctors say effective drug combination found
Bangladesh has so far reported 20,995 coronavirus cases. A total of 314 people have lost their lives in the country due to the disease A Bangladeshi medical team led by a senior doctor has claimed …