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As Iran expels Afghan refugees, many women again face 'no prospect of a free life'
SBS
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At the Islam Qala border town between Iran and Afghanistan, busloads of people are arriving. They are Afghan refugees, who, since being told by Iranian authorities in late May to leave or face arrest, have crossed the border in their millions....
INTERVIEW: Türkiye's intellectual property ecosystem sees major growth as patent filings soar: Industry minister
Yeni Safak
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Türkiye's Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said the country has achieved significant progress in the field of intellectual property over the past two decades, citing a surge in patent filings and global rankings in design and...
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt accelerates its Retail Banking Transformation journey with eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform
Equity Bulls
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The Global Consumer Banking business unit of Intellect Design Arena Limited, today announced the successful implementation of eMACH.ai Digital Engagement Platform (DEP) at Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt (FIBE), marking a significant milestone in the...
Small businesses struggle to stay afloat as damages from two wars deepen
The Times of Israel
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On October 7, 2023, Dudu Argaman, 79, was walking between trees, picking lemons and working on his family farm land in Moshav Almagor in the north of the country, like most days over the past 53 years. On that day, as war broke out with Hamas...
Confused by UAE's corporate tax? You should never stop trying to learn
The National News
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From the library to Wikipedia to conversational artificial intelligence chatbots, how we research questions and interrogate the information we retrieve has evolved. I am old enough to have lived through all three mediums. Not without its health...
What Iran-Israel tensions mean for Ghanaian businesses
Graphic
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July 8, 2025
The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has far-reaching ramifications outside the Middle East. If these tensions grow into a full-fledged conflict, firms in Ghana, despite their geographical distance, could suffer major difficulties....
War-Torn but Wired: How Israel’s Economy Is Struggling and Surging
Media Line
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July 8, 2025
Twelve days of war with Iran and nearly two years of ongoing conflict have left deep scars on Israel’s economy, from shattered businesses to a ballooning national deficit. In The Media Line’s powerful piece, reporter Maayan Hoffman spotlights the...
Oman’s income tax decision draws support and scrutiny
Muscat Daily
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July 6, 2025
Starting 2028, Oman will introduce a 5% personal income tax on high-income earners, marking a first in fiscal policy not just the in sultanate but the GCC. The decision is part of broader efforts to diversify revenue sources and reduce dependence...
Letter: 'Big Beautiful Bill' will help small businesses
Southeast Missourian
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Main Street is where the heart of the U.S. economy beats. On Main Street, you might find a doctor who coaches the tee-ball team, a pharmacist serving on the school board, an attorney teaching Sunday School and a financial advisor organizing a...
Egypt: MSMEDA allocates $8.07mln to support micro enterprises via Tasaheel
Zawya
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Egypt - The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a new microfinance contract worth EGP 400m with Tasaheel for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Finance, aiming to expand funding for micro-scale projects across...
Iran’s Nuclear Defeat Won’t End Their Ongoing Cyber War
American Greatness
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July 6, 2025
In the aftermath of the United States’ decisive air campaign that crippled Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, it is tempting to believe a critical threat has been eliminated. The sprawling centrifuge halls are no longer operational, the enrichment...
One week to go for the highly anticipated Oman Kite Festival 2025
Times of Oman
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Muscat: There is 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,...
East Palestine celebrates 150 years
Morning Journal - Ohio
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Banners celebrating East Palestine’s sesquicentennial line North Market Street in the village. (Photo by Stephanie Elverd) EAST PALESTINE — It’s a celebration 150 years in the making. East Palestine — originally platted just east of the...
Israel condemns antisemitic attacks on Melbourne saynagogue and Israeli restaurant
Daijiworld News
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July 5, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - Tel Aviv Tel Aviv, Jul 5: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has strongly condemned a spate of antisemitic attacks in Melbourne, Australia, including an arson attempt at a synagogue and a targeted act of violence at...
Israeli Leaders Slam Attacks Targetting Jewish Places Of Worship In Australia
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Tel Aviv, July 5 (IANS) Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Saturday severely condemned the series of anti-Semitic attacks in Australia, which involved an arson attack on a synagogue (a Jewish place of worship) and a targetted...
25 Filipina caregivers arrive from Israel
Philstar
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Government officials welcomed the arrival of 25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel last Sunday night at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 who availed themselves of the voluntary repatriation program....
Arab-Brazilian Chamber Joins Innovation Event
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Created to promote the participation of startups from Brazil's Northeast in the national and international economy, the Neon event this year includes the participation of the Arab-Brazilian...
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Veggies and Herbs
Henrico Citizen - Virginia
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Shireese Borden, 33, wants nutritional health and fitness to be “accessible, achievable and affordable.” Veggies and Herbs is the platform she created to make it happen. Veggies and Herbs acts as a resource center where customers can take...
Glen Industries' Rs 63-crore SME IPO opens July 8; check key details here
Business Today
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July 7, 2025
Glen Industries Ltd, a key player in sustainable packaging solutions, is set to launch its Rs 63 crore SME initial public offering (IPO) on July 8, with the subscription window closing on July 10. The company, known for manufacturing plastic food...
World Bank Group’s permanent office in Oman to offer advisory services and monitor projects
OERLive
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July 7, 2025
The World Bank Group has opened a permanent office in Muscat to provide advisory services and monitor projects financed by the World Bank (WB) and its private sector affiliates. By hosting the WB office, the Sultanate of Oman seeks to better tap...