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Dov Kotler, the head of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim, says that he expects to make new deals with the UAE’s largest banks soon.
Low oil prices, new taxes, and the coronavirus crisis have battered the Saudi economy.
Stranded 'Banksy boat' migrants board quarantine ship off Italy
Over 350 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean last week have boarded a quarantine ship in order to undergo Covid-19 checks before being allowed into Palermo, Sicily
Syrian refugees still 'finding their way' in Sweden
Sweden - traditionally homogenous and now with a high-skilled labour market - can be challenging for refugees arriving from war-torn countries.
'End of the world': Countdown to Beirut's devastating blast
More than 180 people were killed when an explosion rocked the Lebanese capital earlier this month, devastating much of the city and changing ...
Iraq PM to meet Trump, US troops on agenda
The meeting comes amid a spate of attacks on American targets by pro-Iranian fighters.
Israel demolishes Palestinian residential building in occupied Jerusalem
A residential building was destroyed by Israeli forces in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Jabal al-Mukabber in occupied East Jerusalem.
As Kadhimi heads to Washington, Iran-backed militias increase attacks
With Tehran and Washington competing for influence in Iraq, the gulf between pro-Iranian factions and Baghdad's US-friendly premier is growing.
Beirut Explosion: What could the future hold for Lebanon?
As Lebanon reels from one of its worst tragedies in recent times, experts are concerned about what the explosion could mean for the future.
Coronavirus: US hits 5 million cases as Trump criticised
The United States reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the ...
Syrian tycoon says targeted companies were evading US sanctions
Rami Makhlouf said that overseas companies being targeted by the Syrian regime were set up to evade US sanctions.
Struggling Lebanon records rising suicide cases
A 26-year-old in Lebanon became the fifth person to commit suicide in the economy-stricken country.
Lebanese official confirmed positive Covid-19 during French FM meeting
The head of the Lebanese foreign minister's office was shocked to receive untimely news of a positive Covid-19 result during a meeting with the ...
IMF is way out of Lebanon crisis, says France
The International Monetary Fund may be the only way out of Lebanon's financial crisis, France advised.
Egypt dissident fights extradition from Spain for alleged fraud
Anti-Sisi whistle blower Mohamed Ali faces extradition to Egypt on grounds of fraud and money-laundering.
Trump says Biden is 'mentally shot'
Trump assailed likely opponent Joe Biden as "not competent" to lead the United States, speaking as polls over the weekend showed deepening voter disenchantment with his handling of the pandemic.
Egypt pressures Spain to extradite dissident activist
Mohamed Ali, who maintains his innocence, has said the charges are fabricated to punish him for his activism.
Syria's Asma al-Assad 'led' campaign against Rami Makhlouf
Syria's first lady has been implicated as leading a campaign to strip formerly powerful tycoon Rami Makhlouf of his assets.
Iran currency tumbles to new low against dollar
The latest dip has prompted Iran's central bank to inject millions of dollars into the market, in a bid to stabilise the diminishing currency.
Kuwait mulls cutting subsidies as deficit predictions worsen
The plan to cut subsidies would see an increase in the cost of key utilities, including electricity, water and fuel, by up to 30 per cent, local ...
Migrant workers stuck in virus-hit Iraq
Migrant workers in Iraq are stranded without wages by their employers, leaving them at risk.
TripAdvisor must vacate illegal Israeli settlements: Amnesty
With a 'sharp increase' in Israeli settlement expansion underway, Amnesty has called on the holiday booking site to not 'legitimise settlements ...
Palestinians face uncertainty amid crashing economy and Israeli annexation
Two pressing issues dominate the conversation among Palestinians - a struggling economy and Israel's anticipated annexation.
Big tobacco accused of 'influencing' Jordanian legislation
Jordanians are the most frequent smokers in the world: More than 8 out of 10 men in Jordan smoke or use nicotine products.
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