UAE hands over to Algeria former state-run oil giant boss wanted for corruption

The UAE have extradited Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour, former boss the state-run energy giant Sonatrach, wanted in Algeria for corruption in two cases. The protégé of ex-leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika arrived Wednesday at Algiers international airport handcuffed, from Dubai. He was arrested Read more

Kuwait’s wealth Fund appoints new board of directors

The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), the Gulf state’s sovereign wealth fund, has appointed a new board of directors, reports citing the cabinet. The new board approved by cabinet is made of Khaled Ali Al-Fadil, Sheikh Mishaal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Fahd Muhammad Read more

Saudi Arabia woos European partners to expand space program

Saudi Arabia’s space program leaders have met with French and British counterparts as the kingdom seeks to establish partnerships to the expansion agenda, Arab News reports. Abdullah Alswaha chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Space Commission, the Read more