Denizbank deal could prove to be the riskiest yet for Dubai's biggest bank
Source: Arabian Business
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Saudi Arabia’s diplomacy has costs
Saudi Arabia's diplomatic decisions since King Salman took over the rule of the kingdom in 2015 have caused much controversy, with the bombing of a school bus in Yemen and the row with Canada over a tweet as recent examples.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi Arabia’s diplomacy has costs
New border crossing to create direct Iraq-Turkey link
Ankara and Baghdad have announced plans to open a second border crossing, tightening links between the two countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New border crossing to create direct Iraq-Turkey link
Tunisian entrepreneurs roll up sleeves after encouraging startup law
Less bureaucracy and more subsidies get Tunisia’s young businessmen to reach out to unorthodox fields such as exporting edible flowers or mushrooms for pharmaceutical use.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisian entrepreneurs roll up sleeves after encouraging startup law
Trading in Bitcoin illegal in Saudi Arabia, officials warn
Saudi financial officials reissue warnings against cryptocurrencies after internet
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Trading in Bitcoin illegal in Saudi Arabia, officials warn
Is Turkey’s 'strategic partnership' with America coming to an end?
An expert maintains that if solutions to the structural factors poisoning ties cannot be found, Turkish-American relations will continue to deteriorate.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Turkey’s 'strategic partnership' with America coming to an end?
Iraq, Jordan sign security agreement
Iraq and Jordan have signed a security agreement to facilitate trade and travel between the two countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq, Jordan sign security agreement
Turkey’s central bank pledges financial stability after lira collapse
Turkey's central bank on Monday announced it was ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure financial stability after the collapse of the lira, promising to provide banks with
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Turkey’s central bank pledges financial stability after lira collapse
Tunisian parties begin premature electoral race
In light of the breakthrough achieved by female candidates in Tunisia’s municipal elections, women are hoping the 2019 presidential election will also witness more female participation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisian parties begin premature electoral race
Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms
Syrian officials’ statements about the coming battle for Idlib are alarming the residents of the rebel-held province.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms