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Bank Audi- Egypt increased net profit by 24% in 2019
During 2019, the bank witnessed an increase in the number of its branches reaching to 53 branche
Turkish Airlines’ AnadoluJet to launch international flights in March
Set to carry its service quality abroad, the airline’s expanded flight network will include 10 weekly flights to Dubai at affordable fares
Amman Palace of Justice introduces unified services complex for government procedures
Government applications that previously needed approval through three different procedures at entities scattered across Amman can now be processed in less than a day
Lebanon confirms first case of coronavirus, two more suspected
Health Minister Hamad Hassan told a news conference the patient was taken directly to isolation from a plane arriving from the Iranian city of Qom on Thursday after exhibiting symptoms on the aircraft.
Jordan issues tender to buy 120,000 tonnes of feed barley
The tender deadline is Feb. 26, traders said.
Israel, Palestinian Authority agree to end trade dispute - officials
Palestinians in the West Bank send over two-thirds of their farming exports to Israel
Lebanon in phase of seeking IMF advice, aid comes in next phase-fin min
"The government is preparing the plan and is asking for the Fund's help to give us its opinion and advice."
Lebanon's Aoun vows accountability over financial crisis-Twitter
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Thursday measures would be taken to hold to account all those who contributed to Lebanon's financial crisis through illegal actions
IMF experts meet Lebanese PM at start of visit
The IMF has said the team will visit until February 23 and provide broad technical advice
Lebanon to review bids for financial, legal adviser roles on Friday-source
The Lebanese government aims to take a quick decision on who to appoint, the source said.
Insights
How the AKP lost its way
As the AKP consolidated its position in Turkey’s domestic policy, it became assertive, even oppressive - the fundamental rights and freedoms regressed and, from the beginning of 2010 the downfall became widespread.
As Lebanese struggle to make ends meet, living costs set to soar higher
Lebanon has long relied on a steady flow of dollars from its overseas diaspora to help fund its financial system
Lebanon's new government may have little reserves left to stabilise economy
Some analysts calculate that the country's foreign currency reserves could be negative in real terms