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Palestinians paying high price to get scarce cash in Gaza
Greater Kashmir
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July 11, 2025
Deir al-Balah, July 11: Cash is the lifeblood of the Gaza Strip’s shattered economy, and like all other necessities in this war-torn territory — food, fuel, medicine — it is in extremely short supply. With nearly every bank branch and ATM...
Why over 500,000 Afghans were forced out of Iran in just 16 days and what’s next?
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
The dusty border town of Islam Qala in western Afghanistan has become a holding pen for the displaced, families huddled under tarpaulins, children too young to understand why their lives have been upended, and elderly men with sunburnt faces...
AfricaUnlocked forum: How Africa’s trillion-dollar SME growth relies on B20 alignment
The Citizen
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Cape Town. African nations must shift from a dependency mindset to one of self-reliance by prioritising entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, and private sector development, experts have urged at the ongoing AfricaUnlocked 2025 Forum in South...
Israel believes Iran has enriched uranium left, despite US strikes — NYT
TASS
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July 10, 2025
NEW YORK, July 10. /TASS/. Iran still has enriched uranium reserves at Fordow and Natanz, despite Israeli attacks and US strikes on nuclear facilities, the New York Times writes citing a senior Israeli official. It said the United States and...
New tax facilities set stage for rapid growth of micro, small enterprises: Egypt's ETA chief
Zawya
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Egypt - Rasha Abdel Aal, Chairperson of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the Authority is intensifying efforts to promote awareness of Egypt’s new tax facilities package and its benefits for enterprise growth, in line with a...
Ex-pats make good in Israel
Jewish Independent
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July 11, 2025
Former Montrealers Shmarya and Lainie Richler opened their first Muffin Boutique in Jerusalem in 2014; their second, in 2023. (photo by Adina Horwich) My interview with Muffin Boutique owners Lainie and Shmarya Richler took place on the afternoon...
Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy
Euronews
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Cash is the lifeblood of the Gaza Strip’s shattered economy, and like all other necessities in this war-torn territory — food, fuel, medicine — it is in extremely short supply. With nearly every bank branch and ATM inoperable, people have become...
Cash is scarce in Gaza. Palestinians are paying a high price to get it
Associated Press
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July 11, 2025
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Cash is the lifeblood of the Gaza Strip’s shattered economy, and like all other necessities in this war-torn territory — food, fuel, medicine — it is in extremely short supply. With nearly every bank branch and ATM...
Musanadah unveils home, property maintenance service in Saudi Arabia
Zawya
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Musanadah, a leading integrated facilities management company in Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of Mserve, a dedicated full-service home and property maintenance service to meet the evolving needs of both householders and businesses across...
New tax facilities set stage for rapid growth of micro, small enterprises: ETA chief
Daily News Egypt
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July 9, 2025
Rasha Abdel Aal, Chairperson of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the Authority is intensifying efforts to promote awareness of Egypt’s new tax facilities package and its benefits for enterprise growth, in line with a broader...
UAE: 21-year-old college dropout designs AI outperforming tech giants OpenAI, Genspark
Khaleej Times
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A 21-year-old college dropout based in the UAE has pulled off what billion-dollar tech giants may or may not be able to do. Quddus Pativada, the founder of an artificial intelligence-driven tutor, ASI, has now built MyASI, an AI agent system that...
These are the roles driving UAE job growth
The National News
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Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...
UAE Tightens Entry Rules for Nigerian Travellers
Arabian Post
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July 9, 2025
Stringent new visa rules now govern travel from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates, marking a sharp increase in restrictions. Transit visas have been fully suspended, while tourist visas for solo applicants aged 18 to 45 are no longer allowed....
After the war: Israel’s economic future looks strong, stable – and full of potential
Ynet
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July 10, 2025
Over the past year and a half, and especially in recent weeks, headlines in Israel have focused almost exclusively on missiles, reserve duty and growing security concerns. But beneath the surface, a different process is quietly unfolding. Amid...
UAE’s Q2 job growth outpaces Saudi Arabia driven by tech and property hiring
The National News
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Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...
Türkiye sees progress in intellectual property as patent filings soar
Sabah
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July 9, 2025
Türkiye has achieved significant progress in the field of intellectual property over the past two decades, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır said on Tuesday, citing a surge in patent filings and global rankings in design and...
These are the roles driving UAE job growth
The National News
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Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...
Oman Kite Festival 2025 to kick soon
Oman Observer
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July 8, 2025
MUSCAT: There are just one week remaining until the Oman Kite Festival 2025 gets underway in Barr Al Hikman. Set to commence on July 15th and run until July 24th, the festival promises an exhilarating fusion of world-class kitesurfing action,...
Oman Kite Festival starting in Barr al Hikman on July 15
Muscat Daily
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July 8, 2025
Sur – The much anticipated 2025 edition of Oman Kite Festival will begin in Barr al Hikman on July 15 and run till July 24, with events taking place in several other coastal locations. Organised by Omran Group in collaboration with Oman Sail, the...
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt partners with Intellect Design Arena to enhance digital services
TechCircle
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July 9, 2025
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt has roped in Intellect Design Arena Limited to modernise its retail banking services by adopting the eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform. The new platform replaces older systems, aiming to provide a smoother, more...