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Libya has started construction on a one-kilometer wall along its border with Egypt that security experts say will not stop the smuggling of arms and militants. Source: Al Monitor Full…

Residents of south Sinai are outraged over leaked reports about the government building a fence that would separate the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh from the rest of the province.…

Egypt recently announced the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund aimed at managing the state’s unused assets to promote development and investment projects. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt’s first…

e-commerce in the region grew 27% in payment volume and 44% by transaction numbers Source: ITP.net Full Article: MENA e-commerce up 27% in 2018, says Visa

Gihane Mourad of Gemalto says that biometric authentication for payments are nothing to fear Source: ITP.net Full Article: Why fears around biometric EMV cards are misplaced

US-backed fighters are moving slowly into ISIS extremist group’s final pocket in eastern Syria to avoid losses in the face of sniper fire and landmines, a commander said on Monday.…

Sudan’s parliament voted on Monday to shorten a state of emergency declared by President Omar al-Bashir last month from one year to six months, a Reuters witness said. Parliament may…

UAE Cabinet approves regulatory framework for the issuance of long-term visas to investors, entrepreneurs and innovators Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE says to start taking applications for 10-year visas

Mohamed Alabbar says an initial coin offering in Europe will be considered within 12 months of the launch of the blockchain platform Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai's Emaar reveals…

Agricultural technology move is expected to generate over $450 million of GDP contribution and create more than 2,900 jobs by 2021 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince…