Optimism, Laughter Boost Longevity
People with certain personality traits based in genetics such as being outgoing, optimistic and enjoying laughter…
Cell-Phone Market Growing at Slowest Rate Since 2009
Worldwide mobile-phone shipments will grow about 4 percent this year, the slowest rate since 2009, hurt by the…
Barclays’ Absa To Buy Clothing Retailer Edcon
Absa (ASAJ.J), the South African unit of Britain's Barclays Plc (BARC.L), will pay 10 billion rand to buy the…
Apple Seeks to Block Import of Newest HTC Phones, Tablets
Apple Inc. (AAPL) filed an enforcement action at the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, seeking an…
UAE’s Noor Islamic Bank Considers To Launch Business In Singapore
Noor Islamic Bank, a lender controlled by Dubai’s government, said it’s seeking business in Singapore and Malaysia…
Syrian President Demands Formation of New Govt
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has appointed a new prime minister and tasked him with the formation of a new…
Feeling Of Guilt Plays Role In Depression: Study
Researchers at the University of Manchester have found that feelings of guilt or self-blame play a role in…
Five Saudi Banks To Underwrite US$ 1.6 Bln Zain Saudi Share Issue
Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank and Banque Saudi Fransi are among five banks underwriting a six billion riyals…
KSA’s Islamic Development Bank Chooses Banks For Issuing Sukuk
Saudi-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) picked five banks to arrange roadshows ahead of a potential…
Millions View Diamond Jubilee
The Queen's Jubilee celebrations drew millions of TV viewers amid some criticism of the BBC's coverage. The most…
AfDB 2023