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Lebanon central bank asked banks to review transfers by politically exposed people-circular
The circular asked the banks to comply by January 31.
UAE's FNC to hold session on budget, railway regulation law
FNC to discuss two draft federal laws on approval of the country’s final budget and the budgets of independent authorities, and on the railway regulation law
Qatar further eases restrictions on migrant workers' exit
The Gulf state, which hopes the 2022 World Cup will boost its economy and development
Jordan Lower House passes 2020 budget bill after four days of deliberations
Prime Minister Omar Razzaz said that the raise endorsed by the government to the salaries of employees and pensioners is the first in 10 years
Lebanon house speaker says work underway to protect bank deposits -MP
Bazzi said parliament was ready to to "secure the preservation of people's rights"
Dubai ruler sets stage for February 1 launch of DIFC's new end-of-service scheme
DIFC moves from gratuity payment regime to savings plan for its 24,000 professionals.
Kuwait 2020/21 budget forecasts no rise in overall spending
Kuwait said on Tuesday it did not plan to raise total spending in its state budget for the year ending on March 31, 2021.
Dubai government sports organisations under Dubai Sports Council’s supervision
The decision gives Dubai Sports Council financial and administrative oversight of sports clubs in Dubai
Naturalizing wives of Kuwaitis back to the forefront
MP proposes exemption in new law for GCC, Bedoun wives of Kuwaitis
Dubai waives off fee for setting up caravans on the beach
Al Sufouh beach is the only one in the emirate designated for camping activities
Insights
Oman's fiscal challenges to remain post-succession: Fitch Ratings
Sultan Haitham could pursue bolder fiscal and economic reform
The merits of fiscal discipline in UAE
UAE government has been supportive of economic diversification through the enactment of laws and regulations that seek to boost FDI, SMEs.
How impeachment works and why Trump is unlikely to be removed
No president has ever been removed as a direct result of impeachment.