financial servicesLebanon Central Bank tells banks to give loans to those affected by Beirut explosion
healthcare5,000th volunteer vaccinated in UAE Covid-19 vaccine trialsThe ongoing phase three trial is open to all residents across the UAE
politicsFNC committee discusses federal draft law regarding collection of donationsThe draft law comprises 34 articles
aviationCoronavirus: More airlines brace for job cuts, says IataAbout 45% of the global carriers have reported having already reduced their staff numbers in the second quarter of 2020
oil and gasSaudi Arabia announces September crude selling prices - documentIt set the OSP to Northwestern Europe to minus $1.80 per barrel over ICE Brent
aviationEtihad to raise flights to half of pre-Covid level in September; H1 passenger load dropsThe national carrier said it flew 3.5mln passengers in the first half as a result of closure of flights to and from UAE from March 24
defenceSaudi coalition says it shot down Houthi drone heading for kingdomThe drone had been launched from Hodeidah governorate
financial servicesHSBC arranges inaugural green ECA loan for Saudi Ministry of Finance$258mln export credit agency (ECA) loan for Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance
bahrainBahrain economy to post 3.5% growth next year says reportBahrain's foreign assets recovered in May to $1.8bln
jobsNew jobs hope for laid-off workers in BahrainLabour Market Regulatory Authority will start accepting requests for new work permits
servicesPhilippines Embassy in Bahrain shutThose with confirmed appointments for passport renewal and other consular services will be informed by telephone or email of their new schedules
