Egypt has announced the imminent launch of a free zone in Nuweiba, the first in the Sinai Peninsula, and experts believe such a project will boost economic ties with Saudi Arabia and increase Egyptian exports.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt eyes bigger exports to Arab, African markets
Saipem servers in UAE and KSA targeted by hackers
Italian oil services company takes down servers in Middle East following hacks
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Saipem servers in UAE and KSA targeted by hackers
Apple accused by Egypt of violating competition laws
The decree published in Egypt's Official Gazette threatened legal action against Apple and its agent in the Middle East, the UAE-based Arab Business Machine
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Apple accused by Egypt of violating competition laws
Jordanian activists left disappointed by PM Razzaz
When Jordan’s Omar Razzaz was appointed prime minister this summer, many in civil society were pleased given his longtime support for liberal causes and free speech including serving on the board of a human rights organization; however, during his time in power, Jordanian activists have faced many of the same challenges.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jordanian activists left disappointed by PM Razzaz
India names Modi ally Shaktikanta Das as new central bank chief
Shaktikanta Das has worked with various government bodies and was part of the economic affairs ministry when Modi announced his controversial cash ban that scrapped 86% of notes overnight
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: India names Modi ally Shaktikanta Das as new central bank chief
Regeni case still complicating ties between Rome, Cairo
Almost three years on, Egypt has yet to reach tangible results in the murder case of Italian researcher Giulio Regeni, but now Italy’s public prosecutor has named five Egyptian national security officers as suspects.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Regeni case still complicating ties between Rome, Cairo
UAE's Yuan clearing centre handles $6.5bn in transactions in 2018
The Renminbi Clearing Centre is operated by the Agricultural Bank of China
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE's Yuan clearing centre handles .5bn in transactions in 2018
Google's most searched for in the UAE and KSA
Google releases top 10 lists of most searched queries in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2018
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Google's most searched for in the UAE and KSA
UN: Missile launchers found in Yemen appear to be from Iran
Two launch units for anti-tank guided missiles recovered by Arab coalition in Yemen appear to have been manufactured in Iran during 2016 and 2017, according to a confidential United Nations report
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UN: Missile launchers found in Yemen appear to be from Iran
Italian Jewish leader: Jewish community must work with Salvini, nationalists
Matteo Salvini’s Lega party has inveighed against illegal immigration and other minorities, but strongly praised and supported Israel, creating dilemmas for the local Jewish community and Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Italian Jewish leader: Jewish community must work with Salvini, nationalists