Regional banks planning to open branches in Egypt: c.bank chief
Some regional banks, including UAE lenders, intend to inaugurate branches in Egypt, the governor of the Egyptian…
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Egypt launches bids for oil exploration: Ministry
Egypt launched international bids for oil exploration in 11 blocks in the Western Desert and the Gulf of Suez, the…
Obama lands in Saudi Arabia amid tensions with historic ally
US President Barack Obama lands in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to intensify the struggle against militants and…
Kuwait oil strike enters second day
A walkout by thousands of Kuwaiti oil workers entered its second day on Monday, slashing production by over 60…
Moody’s places Arab Gulf states on review for downgrade
Moody's has lowered the credit ratings of Oman and Bahrain and placed the remaining Gulf oil exporters on review…
Gulf’s stock markets post gains in February
The Saudi Stock Exchange (SSE) increased by 1.56% in the past week, with a total gain of 4.87% in February. The…
Kuwait backs alliances against Islamic State, no troops though
Kuwait backs international efforts against hardline Islamist groups in Iraq and Syria although the Gulf Arab…
Bahrain says ready to commit ground forces to Syria
Bahrain is ready to commit ground troops to Syria as part of a US-led coalition against Islamic State group, the…
Iran gives medals for capture of US sailors
Iran's supreme leader has awarded medals to navy commanders for capturing US sailors who entered Iranian…
Egypt parliament approves extension of troop deployment abroad
Egypt's parliament approved Sunday the National Defence Council decision to extend the deployment of the country's…
