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A view of the inside of the Iranian parliament. (AFP/ File)

August 26th, 2018 - 01:17 GMT

Iranian Parliament Sacks Economy Minister as Sanctions Bite

Iran’s parliament on Sunday voted to sack Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian over deteriorating economic conditions in the country.

The Saudi retail sector index jumped over 50 percent in the first nine months of 2013 (Shutterstock)

December 29th, 2013 - 02:09 GMT

Saudi shoppers keep KSA's retail market revenues rising

Former Finance Minister Mohammad Shatah [thedailystar.com]

December 27th, 2013 - 12:59 GMT

The voice of 'moderation' suppressed - An economist, ex minister and humble servant to Lebanon assassinated

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December 25th, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

What about the underprivileged who can't go online? Saudi Arabia releases labour questionnaire to 'improve working conditions'

(Source: AFP file photo)

July 17th, 2013 - 06:36 GMT

Domestic workers in Saudi warned to respect Islam

Children are exploited for work, prostitution and as soldiers. (File photo for illustrative purposes only).

June 11th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Syrian child workers spark debate in Lebanon

Lebanon's Labor Minister announced a new plan on Tuesday to crackdown on child labour in the country.

March 20th, 2013 - 07:37 GMT

Lebanon to crack down on child labour - minister

Lebanon witnessed an alarming deterioration in public finances over 2012

March 11th, 2013 - 07:09 GMT

Lebanon trying to trim country's spiraling budget

Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment in tackling illegal workers in the country

January 31st, 2013 - 12:39 GMT

Jordan to crack down on illegal workers

Saudi Arabia’s new rule states that a separation barrier in shops to segregate between males and females should be no shorter than 1.6 meters.

January 30th, 2013 - 05:15 GMT

No mixed bag for Saudi shoppers: sex-segregation walls introduced

8,000 applications had been processed in order to match the skills of the applicants with jobs available

January 29th, 2013 - 11:56 GMT

Thousands apply for government-backed work scheme in Jordan

Newly released figures show that 235,000 foreigners work legally in Jordan

January 3rd, 2013 - 08:31 GMT

Legal foreign workers in Jordan top 235,000

If Saudi clerics have their way, men will be back in these shops selling bras to women.

December 29th, 2012 - 05:21 GMT

Saudi clerics pray for cancer to kill Minister of Labor