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More than 50,000 trade licenses were issued to women entrepreneurs last year. (Shutterstock)

February 10th, 2019 - 07:27 GMT

More Businesswomen in UAE, Few Represented in Company Boards

The number of registered businesswomen in the UAE grew by about 20 percent last year, although females are still underrepresented on company boards, according to statistics quoted by the state news agency (WAM).

A state of emergency was imposed on a number of Sudanese states that have witnessed battles against the insurgency in the country (AFP/File)

November 7th, 2017 - 08:31 GMT

Sudan's President Declares State of Emergency Amidst Escalating Disputes

Smoke billows in the Jurud Al Qaa mountainous border area in the western Qalamoun, on Saturday during an offensive by Syrian pro-government forces against Daesh group fighters (AFP photo)

August 20th, 2017 - 10:58 GMT

The Syrian Army is Advancing on an ISIS Cell Around The Village of Uqairabat

Yemenis check a burning vehicle following a reported suicide car bombing in Huta, the capital of the southern province of Lahj, a bastion of Al-Qaeda militants, on March 27, 2017. (AFP/Saleh al-Obeidi)

March 29th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Saudi air defenses intercept four missiles fired from Yemen

Karimov ruled with an iron fist, tolerating little dissent. Uzbekistan borders the troubled states of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, and has maintained stability through pressure and violence. (AFP/File)

September 3rd, 2016 - 07:57 GMT

Funeral plans underway following death of long-ruling president of Uzbekistan Karimov

Egypt's Central Bank has sought to crack down on the black market, revoking the licenses of exchange bureaus found dealing far beyond the official rate. (AFP/Khaled Desouki)

June 16th, 2016 - 11:43 GMT

Egypt's black market currency traders take their business abroad

Six major infrastructure projects will be implemented next year, including the expansion of Kuwait's International Airport. (LinkedIn)

March 22nd, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Kuwait announces $11.3B of new infrastructure projects

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November 12th, 2015 - 12:00 GMT

Unknown assailants open fire on Giza church

The house was raided in Al-Arish city, according to security and medical sources. (AFP/File)

November 12th, 2015 - 11:30 GMT

Eight civilians shot dead in North Sinai house raid

Are there really 2.5 million Syrian refugees in the Gulf country?

September 13th, 2015 - 02:50 GMT

Saudi Arabia says it's been taking Syrian refugees the whole time and no one's really convinced

Egypt will open its Rafah border crossing in both directions for four days this week. (AFP/File)

August 16th, 2015 - 05:37 GMT

Egypt to open Gaza’s Rafah border crossing this week

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June 15th, 2015 - 01:32 GMT

Egypt considers postponing fuel subsidy smart card system: state media

Fighting between regime forces and rebel groups has raged in the Ghouta suburbs for years as regime forces attempt to regain control of a key supply route there. (AFP/File)

May 4th, 2015 - 06:06 GMT

Syrian forces clash with rebels in Ghouta