May 2020

Authorities in Gaza and the West Bank face big challenges trying to stanch the spread of the novel coronavirus during Ramadan, which usually involves social visits and group prayers. Source:…

Saudi Arabia’s confirmed coronavirus cases continue to increase with 1,966 new cases confirmed on Monday, while the death rate has slightly dropped to 0.6 percent, according to the health ministry.The…

Although Egypt’s chairmanship of the African Union ended in 2019, it continues to focus on Africa, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt’s role in Africa…

The Tadawul All Share Index dropped as much as 3.5% in Riyadh Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi shares slump in early trading after hike in VAT, cut to state…

On the anniversary of the end of World War 2 and less than a week before the visit in Israel of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Economic recovery will have a large say behind how much further gold prices can extend Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Spot Gold prices move back above ,700 - could they…

The Sultanate's economy is projected to shrink 4% in 2020 before accelerating next year Source: Arabian Business Full Article: S&P expects Gulf support for Oman in case of liquidity pressures

Move is designed to bring stability to energy markets, says UAE Minister of Energy and Industry Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE backs Saudi with plans to cut oil production…

DFSA has imposed a combined $5.03m penalty on Al Masah Capital and Al Masah Capital Management Ltd. and three Al Masah executives Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai Financial Services…

The president’s concentration of executive power has left Turkey vulnerable to decisions based more on saving the economy—and thus his own skin—than on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic.. Source: Albawaba Full…