Economics A strike by Electricite du Liban’s workers has further exacerbated the electricity crisis in the country as repairs on aging power plants came to a halt Tuesday. More from …
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Economics Iraq's cabinet named an interim central bank chief on Tuesday after the bank's well-respected governor, who was on an overseas trip, was suspended amid a currency manipulation probe. The …
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A video showing US Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney saying the Palestinians are opposed to peace with Israel has been released on the internet. In a private speech to party …
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The stench of mold in the dormitory was overpowering. A dozen bunk beds hugged the perimeter, lest one centimeter of potential sleeping space be wasted. Wooden planks served as mattresses …
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Since Al Jazeera’s launch in 1996 its slogan has been “the opinion and the other opinion.” Its objective of telling both sides of the story has won over many audiences, …
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Following the suspension of two FIFA executive committeemembers for accepting bribes, the world’s governing football organization onDecember 2 announced that Russia and Qatar will host the World Cup (WC) in …
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Qatar’s “open market” is “committed to free trade” and“warmly welcomes foreign investors” to help diversify the economy, according tothe Ministry of Business and Trade’s Investment Promotion Department’s latestreport, “Rise …
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Since oil exploitation shot the Gulf into the realms of interstellar wealth, money, oil and foreign relations have always gone hand in hand. Whether to secure long-term returns on …
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The decision by Emirates Airlines to postpone moving its operations to the new Al Maktoum International Airport near Jebel Ali risks letting regional rivals steal a slice of Dubai’s hard-won …
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With years of banking experience under his belt, Tom Aaker — chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Qatar and North Africa — has an expansive resume. Aaker joined …