Opponents have accused Netanyahu, who is on trial on corruption charge he denies, of trying to use the reforms to quash possible judgements against him. The prime minister has rejected the accusation.
Iraq join Egmont Group of financial intelligence units
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Iraq joined the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, the Supreme Judicial Council announced. "The efforts made by the competent courts and the Office of Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing resulted in Iraq winning the membership of the Egmont group," said a statement by the Judicial...
New UAE commercial agency law will help in improving business environment
ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE is determined to foster the attractiveness and competitiveness of the business environment in order to keep pace with future economic trends, a senior official said. The UAE further aims to offer a legislative framework that will enable companies to promote the new economic model,...Sharjah Consultative Council approves DVA policy recommendations
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved its recommendations regarding the Districts and Villages Affairs Department (DVA) policy. This came during its 8th session, held at SCC's headquarters, as part of its work for the fourth regular session of the tenth legislative term. The session was chaired...
Four new Saudi fintech firms to work under legislative pilot environment
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia has authorized four new financial technology companies to work under the umbrella of the legislative pilot environment in open banking. The new companies-- Wali Global Arabia for Information Technology, Sanam Saving Company for Information Technology, and Saber Arabia Company. Finance, and the...Winners for Kuwait’s municipal council polls announced
The winners for the 13th Legislative session in Kuwait's eight constituencies were announced Saturday on Kuwait State Television. The Judges announced 10 winners and members of the new municipal council, and they are: The winner in the first constituency is Hasan Kamal with 2,755 of the votes. The winner in...
