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GCC, Pakistan signs preliminary free trade agreement

Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said that the preliminary free trade agreement (FTA) between the GCC and Pakistan is a recognition of the importance of strengthening trade relations and economic cooper…

Kuwaiti Crude Oil Prices Rise 91 Cents

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced today that the price of Kuwaiti crude oil climbed by 91 cents to $98.64 per barrel, compared to $97.73 per barrel on Wednesday.Kuna reported today that brent futures in the international markets rose $1.17 to sett…

Inflation in France Reaches 4.9% YoY in September

The French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies revealed that the inflation rate in France recorded 4.9 percent in September on an annual basis.The institute explained in a press release today that the one-year slowdown in the prices …

BDF Commander-in-Chief offered condolences by Finance Minister

Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) received a cable of condolences from Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Finance and National Economy Minister, for the fallen servicemen from t…

Industry Minister hails strong Bahraini-Saudi ties

Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stressed the strong Bahraini-Saudi ties, especially in the commercial and industrial sectors.The minister was speaking during his meeting with Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry…

QSE General Index Closes Down by 0.59 Percent

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index decreased at the end of trading on Tuesday, by 60.50 points, or 0.59 percent, to close at 10,264.75 points.During today’s session, 165,750,293 shares were traded, with a value of QR 460,077,898.25, as a result …

Bahrain All Share Index has closes at 1,935.05 points

Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,935.05 points marking an increase of 3.22 points above the previous closing .This increase was due to the rise in the and Financials Sector.Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 725.77 points marking an increase o…