Author: Steven Sahiounie

Top bosses of the largest US firms earned 200 times more than their employees last year, research shows Chief executives of the largest American companies saw their income grow at a significantly faster rate than that of their workers last year, the Associated Press (AP) news agency has reported, citing data analysis from a study conducted in partnership with business intelligence firm Equilar. It comes as numerous polls have suggested that many Americans are struggling with the rising cost of rent and groceries. The median total compensation package for CEOs who run firms in the S&P 500 jumped by 12.6%…

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he is willing to continue to work with the next government in Iran. In an address to the IAEA Board of Governors on Monday, Rafael Grossi expressed hope that high-level dialogue and ensuing technical exchanges that were agreed during his trip to Iran in early May could continue under the country’s new government. Grossi reiterated that late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Iran’s top nuclear official Mohamamd Eslami had agreed to his proposals for implementing a joint statement announced on March 4, 2023 to address the outstanding issues…

Of the four nation-members of the G7, four are currently facing charges of complicity in Israeli war crimes at the ICJ. These include Germany, Canada, the US, and the UK. On Monday, the G7 leaders published a statement expressing their full endorsement of US President Joe Biden’s ceasefire proposal. “We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), fully endorse and will stand behind the comprehensive deal outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for distribution throughout Gaza, and an enduring…

North Petroleum International Company (NPIC), the Egyptian subsidiary of China’s Zhen Hua Oil, has pledged to invest $78 million to increase its production in Egypt’s Western Desert, Al Mal News reported.

The InstaPay App will introduce a new feature enabling instant payments between individuals via a QR code within a few days

The report emphasizes that the Government’s SOE reform programme is outlined in the recent SOP, subsequent policy statements, and associated regulations

Over the past years, the government has actively worked on developing the tax system by implementing various projects and initiatives aimed at simplifying procedures and stimulating the investment environment

During their discussion, El Molla emphasized that Egypt’s petroleum sector benefits from advanced infrastructure and the expertise of distinguished Egyptian professionals

The amendment of the free trade agreement signed by Tunisia and Turkey helped increase Tunisian exports (+7.3%) and cut imports (-5%) in the first fourth months of 2024, said Head of Cooperation with Europe at the Trade and Export Development Ministry Nabil Arfaoui.

TOKYO: Asian factory activity expanded in May as manufacturers benefited from broadening global demand, private surveys showed on Monday, adding to hopes for sustained economic recovery in the region where China is showing early signs of rebound.