Lebanon's Prime Minister intends to send the controversial salary scale package to Parliament for approval next week in a bid to prevent on open-ended strike by the Union Coordination Committee. More from The Daily Star Yemen’s economy is starting to show signs of recovery, two years after protests began. More from Reuters The World Bank has confirmed a $30 million loan agreement with the Lebanese Finance Ministry. More from The Daily Star A government body in the United Arab Emirates has rejected draft legislation that would have eased tight controls on foreign ownership of companies, with members citing security fears and threats to local businesses. More from Gulf Business Companies Bakeries in Lebanon will go on strike on February 20 if the government fails to increase quantities of subsidized wheat flour, the association said at a news conference Wednesday. More from The Daily Star Residential
