Middle East Economy
From Economy May 22
A Tunisian man who contracted the SARS-like novel coronavirus during a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia has died.
From Politics & Policy May 21
The growing women empowerment in Saudi Arabia has expanded to include the plight of foreign nationals, specifically Filipina maids. On Monday, the Middle Eastern nation signed a bilateral agreement with the Philippine government, vowing to protect the rights of its women who work as maids in the oil-rich nation.
From Economy May 17
Analysts expect gold prices to fall to $1,100 an ounce in a year and below $1,000 in five years.
From Economy May 17
Despite the global gold demand trade decelerated in the first quarter of 2013 compared from the year ago, the actual exchange of gold among small-time investors in the Middle East, India, and China was very much alive through jewellery in the same period.
From Economy May 07
Sales or costs are manipulated in companies with the knowledge of bosses, according to E&Y Fraud survey.
From Economy May 03
Glencore's CEO Ivan Glasenberg is expected to announce key divisional heads of Glencore Xstrata.
From Economy May 02
Shell posts better-than-expected earnings despite operational disruptions and drop in oil prices.
From Economy Apr 30
BP attributes the better-than-expected results to new production coming on stream in high-margin areas.
From Economy Apr 26
Samsung posts record profits days after rival Apple recorded its first profit decline in more than a decade.
From Economy Apr 16
Huge gold and crude oil imports are the major factors for India's widening current account deficit.