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After 15 Years of closure, Jordanian trucks reopen a lifeline to Turkey and Europe

February 7th, 2026 - 11:53 GMT

Osama Ali

After 15 Years of closure, Jordanian trucks reopen a lifeline to Turkey and Europe

ALBAWABA - A major land trade route in the Middle East has reopened after being closed for 15 years. This is a big deal for logistics in the area and for Jordan's export industry. Trucks from Jordan have started crossing the Bab al-Hawa border into Turkey. This opens up a key road route to European markets through Syria again. The Ministry of Transport in Jordan said that trucks carrying goods ...

With the central bank’s easing cycle in full throttle, the price letup is ensuring that Egypt’s pound stays a favorite carry tradeWith the central bank’s easing cycle in full throttle, the price letup is ensuring that Egypt’s pound stays a favorite carry trade

October 13th, 2019 - 06:30 GMT

Egypt Interest Rates Among World’s Highest After Inflation Plummets to Lowest in 7 Years

The ship's two main storage tanks are said to be damaged

October 13th, 2019 - 06:00 GMT

Explosion in Iranian Tanker off the Saudi Coast

The results of the survey show that Internet applications represent most internet activities such as social media applications.

October 12th, 2019 - 03:00 GMT

Survey: Around 99 Percent of Bahrain’s Population Is Connected to the Internet

The Ministry of Finance continues to assess its legislative system and is committed to strengthening the nation's tax laws

October 12th, 2019 - 01:00 GMT

UAE to Expand the Scope of Excise Tax Starting December 1, 2019

The UAE was removed because it rushed through reforms, the EU said, giving it a clean-sheet on its tax practices.

October 12th, 2019 - 11:00 GMT

EU Announce the Removal of UAE From TAX-Haven List

A deeper cut in oil supplies is among options for OPEC

October 12th, 2019 - 09:00 GMT

IEA: Global Oil Markets Recover Quickly From Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities

Of the UNHCR’s total need for $371.8 million in funding for 2019, $163 million has been donated thus far.

October 10th, 2019 - 11:13 GMT

UNHCR's Operations in Jordan Are 44 Percent Funded

The tiny box would be designed to make it easier for users to connect their Xbox controller to TVs and offer minimal processing power itself.

October 10th, 2019 - 10:54 GMT

Apple Starts Selling Its Rival's Xbox Controller

Sixty-four other nations have outstanding balances that total $1.3 billion.

October 10th, 2019 - 09:58 GMT

UN in Cash Crisis Due to $1.3 Billion in Unpaid Dues

United Airlines said it will not start using 737 Max again until Dec. 19 while Southwest Airlines will not have it on its schedule again until Jan. 5.

October 10th, 2019 - 09:54 GMT

American Airlines Removes 737 Max From Schedule Through Mid-January 2020

The HKlive.map app was removed from Apple's app store globally but continued to work for users who had previously downloaded it in Hong Kong.

October 10th, 2019 - 09:45 GMT

Apple Removes Police-Tracking App Used in Hong Kong Protests

Tourist overnight stays reached 24 million in the first 9 months of 2019, up 12%.

October 10th, 2019 - 09:43 GMT

Tourism Revenues Soars 43.3 Percent in Tunisia