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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 ...

YouTube Music subscriptions start at Dhs19.99 and YouTube Premium at Dhs23.99. Both services will roll out to all users in the coming weeks, starting September 10.

September 11th, 2019 - 11:12 GMT

YouTube Music, YouTube Premium Available Now in the Middle East

Qatar construction and infrastructure market is set to pick up in 2019 and accelerate in 2020-2021.

September 11th, 2019 - 10:52 GMT

Qatar’s Construction Market Valued at $75 Billion Despite Blockade

Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share one Apple TV+ subscription.

September 11th, 2019 - 10:07 GMT

Apple TV+ to Launch on November 1 in 100 Countries

Analysts say the European Central Bank fears to make any policy change even though their policies haven’t worked, as a global recession is expected soon.

September 11th, 2019 - 10:07 GMT

Negligible Eurozone Growth Poses as Biggest Threat to Global Economy

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September 11th, 2019 - 10:04 GMT

UAE Banks' 3-Month Deposits Soar to $145 Billion in July

Turkish Airlines, founded in 1933 with a five-aircraft fleet, currently has 343 aircraft, including passenger and cargo planes, and flies to 315 destinations worldwide in 126 countries.

September 11th, 2019 - 10:00 GMT

Turkish Airlines Named 2020 Five-Star Global Airline

The banking portfolio that is being sold to DCB Bank comprises Dh355 million ($97 million) in assets and Dh601 million ($164 million) in liabilities.

September 11th, 2019 - 07:57 GMT

ADCB to Sell Majority of Its India Banking Portfolio

George Soros, Founder and Chairman of the Open Society Foundation gives a speech during Economic Forum in Brussels, Belgium on June 1, 2017.

September 11th, 2019 - 07:45 GMT

Soros: Trump Might Be Putting His Own Electoral Future Ahead of U.S. National Interests

Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department added 46 more Huawei affiliates to its blacklist due to national security concerns.

September 11th, 2019 - 07:36 GMT

Huawei Drops Lawsuit Against US Government

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on-stage during a product launch event at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California on September 10, 2019. Apple unveiled its iPhone 11 models Tuesday, touting upgraded, ultra-wide cameras as it updated its popular smartphone lineup and cut its entry price to $699.

September 11th, 2019 - 07:10 GMT

Apple Unveils Triple-Camera iPhone 11

Egypt is approaching the end of an IMF-backed economic reform program that during 2017 saw inflation rise to a high of 33%.

September 11th, 2019 - 06:47 GMT

Egypt's Inflation Rate Plummets to 7.5 Percent, Lowest in Years

The report pointed out that the structural reforms undertaken by the government.

September 11th, 2019 - 06:24 GMT

IMF Projects 2.9 Percent Non-Oil Growth in Saudi Arabia