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British bank Standard Chartered will start operating in Egypt from September after it has received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). Gamal Negm, the deputy Governor of the CBE, reportedly revealed that Standard Chartered will open its Read more
The Saudi and Romanian governments signed an agreement for cooperation in the defense field, the kingdom’s state-run news agency SPA announced Monday. Per the agreement, both countries will cooperate in training, exchanging expertise, technologies, developing communications systems, medical services, military Read more
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Sunday ordered the creation of a new post for assistant foreign minister for regional affairs, Anadolu news agency reports citing the Gulf country’s state-run news agency QNA. The ruler, also for the Read more
Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), the kingdom’s public bus operator, has signed a contract worth more than 149.6 million riyals ($39.8 million) for a public bus transport project across the Gulf country, Zawya reports. In a statement to the Saudi Read more
Egypt and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of antiquities and museums online on the sideline of the visit of the leader of the Asian country, Arab Finance Read more
Two ballistic missiles aimed at Abu Dhabi were shot down in the early hours of Monday, the Ministry of Defense has said. Authorities confirmed “that the attack did not result in any casualties, as the remnants of the intercepted and Read more
The Arab League Council will hold an emergency meeting, at the level of permanent delegates, on Sunday in Cairo to consider the attacks perpetrated by Houthi militias against the United Arab Emirates. The Council of the League of Arab States Read more
The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi will prevent more carbon emissions than previously expected. This was announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, showcasing the essential role that nuclear energy plays in combating climate Read more
The Sultanate of Oman is in talks with regional banks to refinance a $2.2 billion loan it took out early last year, seeking to increase its size to between $3 billion and $4 billion, Market Screener reports citing two sources Read more
Orcas, a Cairo-based learning platform connecting parents and students to trust tutors and babysitters, is planning to expand to Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Co-Founder and CEO Hossam Taher has revealed. The plan is coming after the company closed its third Read more