Sun World expands its global marketer network presence in Egypt, Chile, and Italy

Fruit breeder, licenser, and marketer Sun World announced through a press release that it added five new marketers to its global licensee network, expanding its presence in three regional produce trade powerhouses—Egypt, Chile, and Italy. This...

Egypt: EGP keeps strengthening against USD on Monday

Arab Finance: The exchange rate between the EGP and USD went up to EGP 48.3 for buying and EGP 48.4 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) as well as Banque Misr on Monday. At the Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB), the USD...

Egypt: El-Sisi extends Hassan Abdalla’s term as CBE governor for 1 year

Arab Finance: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has renewed Hassan Abdalla’s appointment as Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for another year, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette. The...

‘Australia Decided To Side With Hamas,’ Says Israeli MK After Visa Canceled

Israel retaliates after Canberra blocked Simcha Rothman’s entry, escalating diplomatic tensions Israel moved swiftly to retaliate after Australian authorities canceled the visa of MK Simcha Rothman less than 24 hours before his planned arrival,...

85% of UAE retail investors back local stocks: eToro survey

A whopping 85 percent of UAE-based retail investors are currently invested in local stocks, and many are buying even more in response to global trade tensions, based on the latest edition of the UAE Retail Investor Beat by trading and investing...

Gaza health ministry warns of critical shortage of blood bank supplies

Gaza is facing severe shortages of laboratory materials and blood bank supplies, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has said in a press release. The enclave's health ministry has warned that many essential supplies for medical tests are running...

They crossed into Syria, planted a flag, but are unlikely to face charges: 'Druze would welcome us living alongside them'

Placing a cornerstone for a planned community (Photo: Pioneers of Bashan) Police said several girls present claimed the border gate had been open and they were unaware crossing was illegal. They were summoned for further questioning set for...

Mumbai high tide: After rains lash city, financial capital braces for Arabian Sea’s fury; BMC issues timings

Mumbai rains: After a furious rainstorm, the financial capital braces for the wrath of the Arabian Sea. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shared the high-tide timings on Tuesday, 19 August, warning against a 3.14-metre rise in water...

Jordanian King: Syria’s security and stability is a common priority

Amman, SANA- Jordanian King Abdullah II reiterated Tuesday that Syria’s security and stability is a common priority, noting that Jordan supports Syrian efforts to preserve their country’s stability, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens....

Hikma: US bank says cheap valuation still trumps margin worries

Stifel has reiterated its 'buy' rating on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE:HIK, OTC:HKMPF), arguing that the shares look compellingly cheap even as debate intensifies over margins in the key Injectables division. First-half results were broadly in...

Israeli demolitions, illegal settler violence tighten grip on Palestinians in Hebron

Israeli forces on Monday demolished Palestinian-owned structures in Hebron in the occupied West Bank and stood by as illegal settlers blocked families from reclaiming their land despite a Supreme Court ruling in their favor. Bulldozers moved into...

What are the reasons behind the depreciation of the Syrian pound against the US dollar?

The exchange rate of the US dollar in the Syrian black market recorded a new increase, amid fast-paced fluctuations witnessed in the market since the beginning of the week. On Monday, August 18, the dollar exceeded 11,300 Syrian pounds in the...

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Netanyahu says Israel ‘betrayed’ by Australia as relations plunge

NewsFeedNetanyahu says Israel has been ‘betrayed’ by Australia’s leader, as relations plunge to new lows. Israel has banned Australian diplomats from the occupied West Bank after Canberra revoked a visa for a far-right Israeli politician,...

Deepak Agarwal joins as Head of Strategy and transformation at Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

Mr. Deepak Agarwal has taken charge as the Head of Strategy and transformation at Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. Mr. Agarwal brings with him rich experience in strategy and transformation driving strategy formulation, large scale transformation and...

Jordan to reintroduce military conscription for first time since the 90s amid tensions with Israel

Jordanian soldiers stand in formation during celebrations marking King Abdullah II’s Silver Jubilee in Amman, Jordan, June 9, 2024. (Photo: Shutterstock) The Jordanian Kingdom announced on Monday that it plans to reintroduce the military draft for...

Middle East AI Growth: Abu Dhabi’s Rise as a Global AI Powerhouse

The Middle East’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing transformative growth, with the United Arab Emirates, (UAE) – specifically Abu Dhabi, emerging as a central hub of innovation, investment, and global influence. Recent data...

Gaza teenager blinded in Israeli shooting at 'war zone' food bank

At the age of 15, Taha El Maqadma has already lost his father, his brother, and his home during Israel's war on Gaza. Now he has lost his sight too, while trying to collect aid from what was supposed to be a safe zone. It was Taha's first time at...

Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories

The Israeli government has revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, in the latest deterioration of relations between the two countries. In a statement on social media Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he had...

Serbia’s $1.64 Billion Arms Deal with Israel Risks Destabilizing the Balkans

The European Union, which has spent two decades trying to stitch together peace in the Balkans, now faces humiliation. Serbia’s $1.64 billion arms deal with Israel—its largest in modern history—not only bankrolls a state accused of genocide in...