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Jordan's king swears in new cabinet ledby ex-World Bank economist
Jordan's King Abdullah swore in a new government ledby a former World Bank economist and mandated to review a disputed tax system after widespread protests against IMF-driven austerity measures.
UAE, Zimbabwe sign cooperation agreements
Two agreements related to protecting, encouraging investment and avoiding double income taxation, as well as MoU on the marketing and supply of energy.
Dubai FDI organizes economic mission to Australia to boost trade ties
The mission, which will take place from 25th June to 29th June, 2018, will be represented by senior officials and executives from Dubai Exports
Oxford Business Group to launch Sharjah report 2018
Key issues to be examined at the event include a move under way in Sharjah to sharpen the focus on smaller-scale businesses
Trump's trade animus undermines valid China beef
United States on June 15 imposed a 25% tariff on $34bln in imports from China
ADFD earmarks $3bln to support sustainable development in Ethiopia
The fund will support sustainable socioeconomic development in that country
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Soft patch or lasting slowdown? European data may tell
Is Europe's economy merely encountering a soft spot or entering a more lasting decline?
ECB staggered retreat from QE makes sense
A staggered exit from quantitative easing is the most Mario Draghi can do
Plumber ruling leaves blockage in UK gig economy
An important ruling by Britain’s Supreme Court on workers’ rights leaves many big questions about the so-called “gig economy” unanswered.
