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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
me_economy/KW | middle_east

A Press Statement on: Licensing Policy for New Islamic Banks in Kuwait

24.06.03 A Press Statement on: Licensing Policy for New Islamic Banks in Kuwait H.E. the Governor of CBK, Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, in a press release to KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) stated that the CBK Board of Directors decided to adopt a gradual approach in licensing new Islamic banks whereby two new banks besides the KFH (Kuwait Finance House) shall be licensed in the first stage. Then the policy on licensing new Islamic banks including Islamic banking subsidiaries of traditional Kuwaiti banks shall be closely reviewed in the light of a careful evaluation of the situation. More

Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
me_economy/KW | middle_east

Kuwait FM receives GCC Chief

Kuwait FM receives GCC Chief

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 6:02 PM

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
me_economy/KW | middle_east

Kuwait Amir receives GCC Chief

Kuwait Amir receives GCC Chief

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 2:30 PM

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
me_economy/KW | middle_east

Kuwait Crown Prince receives GCC Chief

Kuwait Crown Prince receives GCC Chief

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 2:30 PM

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
me_economy/KW | middle_east

H.H. the Crown Prince received today GCC Secretary-General

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received today H.E. Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The post H.H. the Crown Prince received today GCC Secretary-General appeared first on Times Kuwait.

The Times Kuwait | discovered by The Times Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 1:20 PM

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
me_economy/KW | middle_east

H.H. the Amir receives GCC Secretary-General

His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received on Tuesday Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to the Kuwait News Agency reports. The post H.H. the Amir receives GCC Secretary-General appeared first on Times Kuwait.

The Times Kuwait | discovered by The Times Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 12:43 PM

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🇬🇧 British
me_economy/GB | middle_east

UK's ONS: Job vacancies "lowest" in 5 years

UK's ONS: Job vacancies "lowest" in 5 years

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 6:02 PM

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🇸🇦 Saudi
me_economy/SA | middle_east

Saudi, Iraqi FM's discuss bilateral relations

Saudi, Iraqi FM's discuss bilateral relations

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM

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🇮🇶 Iraqi
me_economy/IQ | middle_east

Iraq PM condemns attack on Kurdistan region

Iraq PM condemns attack on Kurdistan region

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

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🇸🇾 Syrian
me_economy/SY | middle_east

Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death

Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | discovered by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) | Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/IR | middle_east

Aucune discussion n’a lieu ni n’est prévue avec l’Iran, affirme Trump

Donald Trump a affirmé mardi qu’aucune discussion avec l’Iran n’avait lieu en ce moment et Téhéran a assuré que son verrou sur le détroit d’Ormuz tenait toujours, des positions qui illustrent l’impasse dans laquelle se trouve le conflit, au bout de bientôt six mois. « Aucune conversation ni discussion n’a lieu en ce moment ni n’est […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 6:01 PM

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🇵🇰 Pakistani
me_economy/PK | global

Imran Khan's sister Noreen Niazi meets him at Rawalpindi's Adiala jail

RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, met him on Tuesday after being allowed entry into Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, after the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the PTI founder be allowed weekly meetings with his family. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case. Despite an order by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowing him twice-a-week meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays with his family, lawyers and other associates, Imran has been restricted from meeting visitors for several months. On Tuesday, however, Noreen Niazi was allowed to proceed to the jail and meet with Imran for the first time this year, being sent by the police to Gate no. 5 upon her arrival. Jail sources said that the two met in the jail’s conference room, where they discussed his health and other issues. Noreen also informed the ex-premier about the SC’s earlier order to have him taken to Shifa International Hospital for a medical checkup, they added. Meanwhile, the ex-premier’s other sisters — Aleema Khanum and

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 5:46 PM

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🇵🇰 Pakistani
me_economy/PK | global

Babar Azam out of first Test against England with hand injury

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England at Headingley starting Wednesday, with Salman Ali Agha taking over as skipper. Azam has been unable to overcome an injury to his right hand after being struck by England Under-19 paceman Manny Lumsden during Pakistan’s warm-up game last week against a County Select XI. He promptly retired hurt in what a team spokesman said was a “precautionary measure”. It is the same hand he was struck on during the second Test against the West Indies earlier this month. Azam batted briefly in the Headingley nets on Monday but, while he has been cleared of a broken middle finger, he has not been passed fit to lead the side in the first of a three-Test series. “Babar Azam is not available, Salman will be captain for the first Test,” Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed told reporters at Headingley on Tuesday. “It’s not broken, there is a little bit of swelling on the finger. “Hopefully he will be available for the second Test match.” Azam’s absence is a major blow to Pakistan as they begin their quest to win a Test series in England for the first time in 30 years given he is also one of their leading batsmen, with nine Test h

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 5:29 PM

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🇦🇫 Afghan
me_economy/AF | global

SC orders moving jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical checkup

The Supreme Court directed the relevant authorities on Tuesday to shift jailed PTI founder Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for a complete medical checkup in the next few days. A three-member SC bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Ishtiaq Ibrahim, issued the ruling on several petitions seeking Imran’s hospitalisation as well as his meetings with family members. Imran had approached the SC in May, seeking directions for his transfer to Shifa International Hospital, access to his personal physicians, family members and counsel, and the provision of his medical details to his family. The court today ordered the constitution of a medical board at Shifa International Hospital to examine the former premier, and directed jail authorities to ensure weekly meetings between Imran and his family members, as well as telephonic conversations with his sons. The court observed that since Imran’s health was at stake, and as the right to life and access to medical facilities were rights enshrined under Article 9 of the Constitution, this order was being issued. “Mindful of this fundamental right, we are issuing this order to e

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 5:15 PM

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🇵🇰 Pakistani
me_economy/PK | global

‘Big milestone’: Google’s local office inaugurated in Pakistan

Google, the US-based technology giant, on Tuesday inaugurated its local office in Pakistan. According to state-run PTV, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Google delegation led by the company’s Global Affairs Vice President Wilson L. White at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan Natalie Baker also attended the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz said there was “great scope” for a fruitful partnership with Google and for strengthening bilateral ties in various areas. “Pakistan is going through a major digital transformation. In many areas of our governance, there is a youth bulge and we can really turn around Pakistan’s fortunes,” he said. “We are doing a lot and a lot more needs to be done.” Meanwhile, Google’s vice president described his visit as a “big milestone”. “Google has been investing in and committed to Pakistan for over a decade, and today we have reached a milestone where we are opening a local office in Pakistan,” White said. He appreciated PM Shehbaz’s vision of turning Pakistan into a $30 billion IT export hub. White added that Google was partnering with Pakistan to advance this vision in three ways: by inve

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 5:12 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/TN | middle_east

Bourse de Tunis: Le Tunindex clôture mardi en grise mine

-«Poursuivant sa descente, le marché Boursier a clôturé la séance de mardi, 18 août 2026, e, grise mine. Le Tunindex a glissé de 1,61 % à 19178,96 points ramenant, ainsi, sa performance annuelle à +45%, selon l’analyse de l’Intermédiaire en Bourse, Tunisie Valeurs ». Les volumes ont été relativement soutenus, s’élevant à 11 MD, et ce, malgré l’absence […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 5:11 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/TN | middle_east

La Tunisie table sur une production de 30% de l’électricité à partir des ER

La production nationale d’électricité a enregistré, à fin juin 2026, une hausse de 5% pour se situer à 9550 GWh (y compris autoproduction renouvelable) contre 9058 GWh, un an plus tôt, selon le rapport sur la conjoncture énergétique publié par l’Observatoire National de l’Energie et des Mines. La production destinée au marché local a enregistré […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 4:53 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/TN | middle_east

Déficit commercial : Le trou accentue sa béance

Le déficit commercial semble de plus en plus s’installer à perpétuelle demeure dans les échanges commerciaux de la Tunisie comme le racontent ces derniers durant les sept premiers mois de l’année 2026, où ils ont atteint le niveau de 40638,4 MD à l’exportation et 55596 MD à l’importation, contre 36973,4 MD durant la même période […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 4:52 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/TN | middle_east

Ouverture de L’inscription en ligne pour les préparatoires

L’inscription en ligne des élèves des classes préparatoires des écoles primaires publiques et privées, des écoles maternelles et des kouttebs, nés en 2021 , débute aujourd’hui mardi, à partir de midi, via le site Internet viescolaire.education.tn, en prévision de la rentrée scolaire 2026-2027. Les ministères de l’Éducation, de la Famille, de la Femme, de l’Enfance, […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 4:31 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/TN | middle_east

L’ANME hausse le ton pour les « Prosol Elec »

L’Agence Nationale pour la Maîtrise de l’Energie (ANME) a appelé les entreprises actives au sein du programme d’installation d’équipements dans les logements à faibles revenus raccordés au réseau basse tension par des unités de production d’électricité à partir de l’énergie solaire photovoltaïque, et du programme d’installation d’équipements de production d’électricité à partir d’énergies renouvelables à […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM

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🇮🇷 Iranian
me_economy/IR | middle_east

Le détroit d’Ormuz ne s’ouvrira pas tant que les USA n’auront pas satisfait aux exigences iraniennes

Le principal négociateur iranien, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a déclaré mardi que le détroit stratégique d’Ormuz ne sera pas ouvert tant que les États-Unis n’auront pas satisfait aux exigences de Téhéran, notamment la levée du blocus naval. « Je tiens à affirmer clairement que le détroit d’Ormuz ne sera pas ouvert tant que les engagements américains […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 4:19 PM

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🇵🇰 Pakistani
me_economy/PK | global

CM Maryam announces 3-day Basant festival in March 2027 after ‘successful’ return last year

Lahore’s 2027 Basant festival will be held from March 12 to 14, 2027, following its “successful” return last year after an 18-year hiatus, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said in a post on X on Tuesday. “Lahore will once again come alive with colour, culture, festivity, music, energy and legendary hospitality,” she wrote. In December 2025, the Punjab government lifted an 18-year ban on the historic festival, subject to strict regulations under the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance, 2025. Under the ordinance, police officers of the rank of sub-inspector were empowered to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants based on credible information. The festival was banned in 2007 following an increase in deaths and serious injuries caused by sharp kite strings, particularly among motorcyclists and pillion riders, as well as by celebratory gunfire. In her post, CM Maryam said the celebration is for “the youth of Punjab and Pakistan”, inviting them to “come together, create memories, and make Lahore shine with your energy and spirit”. “To our overseas Pakistanis and international guests, mark your calendars and come home to the warmth, colours and festivities of Lahore,” she w

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 3:29 PM

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🇵🇰 Pakistani
me_economy/PK | global

Firefighters push to 'encircle' Belgian wildfire

Firefighters launched a potentially decisive push Tuesday to encircle Belgium’s largest wildfire in a century, despite wind and rain hampering air support operations over the High Fens nature reserve. The blaze charring the vast expanse of boggy peatlands, pine trees and hiking trails grew over the weekend to 7,500 acres with hundreds of firefighters working night and day to wrestle it under control. “We are trying to definitively encircle the fire today,” regional government spokesperson Nicolas Yernaux told AFP. In areas where firefighters could operate, he confirmed the fire was “under control and contained.” Smoke billows from a burned land near the Signal de Botrange during a wildfire at the High Fens nature reserve, Belgium on August 18, 2026. —AFP But a hard-to-access front towards the German border remains a concern — with residents in the border town of Monschau already under evacuation orders due to the smoke hazard. Firefighters worked through the night to make a crucial link-up between the eastern and northern fronts, under very difficult access conditions. “We’re talking about one or two kilometres, and we’re on the verge of achieving it,” Yernaux told AFP, despite “su

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 3:09 PM

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🇵🇰 Pakistani
me_economy/PK | global

Health ministry employees must get tested for hepatitis C or will not receive salaries from next month: Kamal

ISLAMABAD: Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that hepatitis C screening had been made compulsory for all employees of his ministry and the salaries of untested employees would be withheld next month onwards. Kamal was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Programme in Islamabad, where he too got tested for hepatitis C, with his result coming out negative. The programme was jointly launched by the World Health Organisation and the health ministry in May with the aim of ending the disease by 2030. Kamal said on the occasion that hepatitis C screening was being made mandatory for the employees of other ministries as well, adding that letters would be sent in this regard. He said the programme for the elimination of hepatitis C would be rolled out in phases, beginning with Islamabad where the government had set up 17 centres for screening. Meanwhile, testing facilities would also be made available at private hospitals, he said, according to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan. The government was providing gadgets and testing kits to private hospitals as well, he added. According to Radio Pakistan, he said the spread of hepatitis C in

Dawn | discovered by Dawn | Aug 18, 2026, 3:04 PM

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🇹🇳 Tunisian
me_economy/TN | middle_east

Zaghouan : 1 MDT pour 10 mille élèves démunis

Près d’un million de dinars ont été mobilisés au profit de plus de 10.000 élèves issus de familles démunies ou à revenu limité dans le gouvernorat de Zaghouan, dans le cadre des préparatifs de la rentrée scolaire, universitaire et de la formation professionnelle 2026-2027.Une enveloppe de 30.000 dinars a également été allouée à 252 étudiants, […]

African Manager | discovered by African Manager | Aug 18, 2026, 2:49 PM

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🇸🇾 Syrian
me_economy/SY | middle_east

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation

By Feras Dalatey and Tuvan Gumrukcu DAMASCUS/ANKARA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Israel bombed an airbase in Syria on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, carrying out what appeared to be its first strike on Syrian government assets since March and drawing criticism from a U.S. envoy who called it an "unnecessary escalation".

Al-Monitor | discovered by Al-Monitor | Aug 18, 2026, 4:46 PM

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🇮🇷 Iranian
me_economy/IR | middle_east

Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there were no conversations taking place with Iran, and none were scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz was open. "There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Al-Monitor | discovered by Al-Monitor | Aug 18, 2026, 4:46 PM

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