Libyan charter panel elects liberal to lead constituent assembly
Ali Tarhuni, a liberal politician and former rebel minister, was elected to head Libya's constituent assembly
Dubai to sell 15-year benchmark sukuk Tuesday
Reuters - The government of Dubai plans to sell a benchmark-sized, US dollar-denominated sukuk with a lifespan of 15 years on Tuesday, a document from lead managers said. Initial price…
Mideast consortium agrees $500m National Petroleum Services buy
Reuters - A consortium of Gulf-based investors including Fajr Capital and Arab Petroleum Investment Corp (APICORP) have agreed on a deal to acquire Dubai-based oilfield services firm National Petroleum Services,…
ICD boosting activity in Africa to widen Islamic finance appeal
Reuters - The private sector arm of the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank plans to increase its activities in Africa, part of plans to widen the appeal of Islamic finance across…
Popular Socialist Alliance calls for immediate release of detained members
Alliance condemns military, government’s crackdown on peaceful protest, activists
Ministries of Housing and Communication cooperate to establish smart villages in new cities
Project will stimulate housing sector, as it will result in rise in prices of surrounding lands, housing minister says
Anti-harassment campaign intervened in 17 harassment cases during Easter
I Saw Harassment calls for swift issuance of legal text criminalising sexual harassment
