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Dubai Launches Official Operations of Route 2020 Project
Dubai has officially inaugurated the Route 2020 Project which involves the 15 km extension of the Dubai Metro Red Line from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 Station.
Hottest Commodity in Lebanon's Economic Chaos: The US Dollar
The lines snaked around the block. Then they swelled to fill the whole street, before they turned into a raucous mob of men shoving to the front of the line.
Saudi Arabia’s Unemployment Drops to Under 12%
The unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia fell marginally in the first quarter of the current fiscal year when compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, a General Authority for Statistics (GaStat) report has said. It confirmed, however, that the data do not reflect the ramifications of the coronavirus
Samsung Projects 23% Jump in 2Q Profit on Strong Chip Sales
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Thermometers in Hand, Dubai Opens for Tourists amid Pandemic
From French football jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on Tuesday. With travel uncertain and the coronavirus still striking nations Dubai relies on for tourists, this city-state wants to begin coaxing people back to its beaches and its ca
Saudi Construction Sector to Complete 5,000 Projects Worth $1.6 Trillion
The construction sector in Saudi Arabia has been the most affected by the suspension of economic activities during the coronavirus pandemic. However, specialists in the construction and urban development sector have expected a strong resumption of work, which would contribute to reducing economic
With Mounting Coronavirus Cases, India Is Third Worst-Hit Country
India has overtaken Russia with the world's third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases, at nearly 700,000, according to the latest data, as the outbreak shows no sign of slowing. Health ministry data on Monday showed more than 23,000 new cases reported in the previous 24 hours, down slightly