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June 28th, 2026 - 11:03 GMT

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US restaurants add mandatory tips to bills as World Cup fans are unfamiliar with tipping culture

ALBAWABA - The World Cup, doubtlessly, brings fans from all around the world to come and cheer for their favorite teams and to experience the cultures of the host countries, one culture. However, has slipped World Cup fans by, tipping. Tipping is seen not as something optional in the U.S. but as something compulsory, that anyone should tip their server as they pay for their meal. This mindset, however, hardly ...

The UAE has released a simplified explainer, or guide, on exemptions and taxable items in the health and education sectors. More here. (Shutterstock)

January 11th, 2018 - 08:17 GMT

Know Your Rights: UAE Issues Guide on VAT in Health, Education Sectors

In the Arab region, the concept of CVC is still at a nascent stage, however, the wave of high-growth technology startups represents an untapped avenue for investors. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Opinion: Forget About Traditional VC Funding, CVC Is What MENA Needs

After a strong performance last year, it's unclear whether the global sukuk market can stage a repeat performance in 2018, according to a report by S&P Market Intelligence. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Report: Can Global Sukuk Market Stage a Repeat Performance in 2018?

The UAE's economy is geared to grow at an accelerated pace in 2018. (Pixabay)

January 10th, 2018 - 12:55 GMT

UAE’s Economy to Grow 3.6 Percent in 2018, up From 1.7 Percent Last Year

Analysts are expecting oil prices to continue rising this year which could mean higher fuel prices for consumers. (Pexels)

January 10th, 2018 - 11:56 GMT

Brent Crude Hits $69 per Barrel, Its Highest Since 2015

The number of tourists increased 55 percent in the first 11 months of 2017, the head of Egypt’s Tourism Promotion Authority Hisham al-Demery said. (AFP)

January 10th, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Egypt Sees 55 Percent More Tourists in 2017, Despite Flight Ban

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday approved a 20 percent bonus for three years for those working in the veterinary field. (Pixabay)

January 10th, 2018 - 09:54 GMT

20 Percent Bonus for Veterinary Workers in 2018: Saudi Arabia

People working in IT and sales are more optimistic than their peers in other industries about their salary prospects this year, according to a new report. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2018 - 09:35 GMT

Employees in IT, Sales Most Optimistic About Salary Raises in 2018: Report

Foreign investors will be allowed to own up to 49 percent of shares on the Saudi stock market, according to a document published by the local regulator. (AFP)

January 10th, 2018 - 08:40 GMT

Ahead of Aramco IPO: Foreigners Allowed to Own up to 49 Percent of Saudi Stocks

With just 14 percent of Egyptians having bank accounts, FinTech companies should be cashing in on the banks’ shortcomings, but they're not. Here's what's preventing FinTech from being adopted in Egypt. (Shutterstock)

January 9th, 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Opinion: Egypt Slow to Adopt FinTech, Here’s Why

The highest percentages of unemployment in Saudi Arabia are found in Medina, Baha and Jouf regions, according to the General Authority for Statistics. (Shutterstock)

January 9th, 2018 - 12:58 GMT

Saudi Arabia: Unemployment Highest in Medina, Baha and Jouf

Nearly three quarters of GCC employers are expecting to recruit new staff over the next year, according to a report by recruitment firm Hays. (Shutterstock)

January 9th, 2018 - 11:58 GMT

75 Percent of GCC Employers Expected to Hire in 2018: Report