$33.6mn from World Bank for Coronavirus outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Iraq, the World Bank has recently approved the re-allocation of U$33.6 million under...
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S&P affirms Qatar’s rating; outlook remains stable
The S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its ‘AA-/A-1+’ long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Qatar....
Saudi, Dubai customs seek stronger trade ties amid coronavirus outbreak
Saudi Customs and Dubai Customs on Tuesday agreed to further trade cooperation and arrangements to develop customs procedures in response...
UAE to build post COVID-19 economy on digital, announces two-phase recovery plan
The UAE has given the first indication of how it plans to shape the economy in a post-COVID-19 world -...
IMF approves $2.77bn emergency virus loan for Egypt
The IMF board approved $2.77 billion in emergency aid for Egypt on Monday, to help the country deal with the...
Pipeline of 49 projects in Oman for PPP implementation
With a view to strengthening the partnership between the public and private sectors (PPP), the Public Authority for Privatization and...
Oman inks packs to invest in advanced fishing boats
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries on Wednesday signed two memoranda of understanding with Oman Fisheries Company and Fakhr al...
World Health Organization readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess...
Qatari SMEs find opportunities amid pandemic, thanks to government support
Qatari small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are finding new opportunities to sustain their businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Several...
GCC states ease Covid-19 lockdown and accelerate digitalization
Moves to begin easing restrictions were partly prompted by data that shows a slower spread of the virus in the...
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