The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said Tuesday that 800 to 1,000 cases of hepatitis are reported weekly in its health centers in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
The agency said that up to 40,000 infections have bee…
Continue ReadingAn earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday the coast of Fiji Islands in the South Pacific.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake occurred south of Fiji Islands, and was at a depth of 571.5 km.
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Continue ReadingQatar Central Bank (QCB) announced Tuesday the launch of “Request to Pay” option through “Fawran” service, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategic Plan, and in continuation of its efforts to improve the instant payment system in the country….
Continue ReadingThe official price of Omani oil, for delivery in September, reached on Tuesday $79.56 per barrel, a decrease of $1 compared with Monday’s price, which amounted to $80.56.
It is noteworthy that the monthly average price of Omani crude oil for delivery…
Continue ReadingMercy Corps, the lead implementer of the USAID Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa), signed two grant agreements with Turquoise Mountain and Jordan Heritage, with funding from USAID, to establish two tourism innovation incubators.
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Continue ReadingEarly Asian trade on Tuesday saw a decline in oil prices, continuing losses from the previous session, amid concerns about demand in China.
Brent crude oil futures had dropped by 12 cents, or 0.15%, to $79.78 per barrel. At $75.67 per barrel, US oil …
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