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June 28th, 2026 - 11:03 GMT

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US restaurants add mandatory tips to bills as World Cup fans are unfamiliar with tipping culture

ALBAWABA - The World Cup, doubtlessly, brings fans from all around the world to come and cheer for their favorite teams and to experience the cultures of the host countries, one culture. However, has slipped World Cup fans by, tipping. Tipping is seen not as something optional in the U.S. but as something compulsory, that anyone should tip their server as they pay for their meal. This mindset, however, hardly ...

Brexit expectations have had a grip on global confidence and the “Bremain” hopes could encourage a forced appreciation in European and American equity markets. (Shutterstock)

June 23rd, 2016 - 04:11 GMT

Expats urged to keep an eye on their investments as Brexit race is too close to call

Egypt received $19.7 billion in remittances from its citizens working abroad in 2015, says Fattouh. (AFP/Khaled Desouki)

June 22nd, 2016 - 11:22 GMT

Sending it home: Egypt tops remittances table in MENA

The IMF issued a fresh warning that a British vote to leave the EU would likely lead to slower economic growth and higher unemployment over the coming years. (Shutterstock)

June 21st, 2016 - 11:07 GMT

Can the Middle East weather the financial storm if the UK leaves the EU?

Getting news is difficult is because the working hours are very short during Ramadan. (File photo)

June 20th, 2016 - 11:16 GMT

Low productivity during Ramadan means a dry spell for media

The report said that a number of reforms that were carried out in the middle of 2000s led to an increased growth rate in Egypt, but did not limit the soaring unemployment, nor did they provide increased economic opportunities to a large segment of Egyptians. (File photo)

June 19th, 2016 - 09:43 GMT

Egypt's economy has taken a backseat to politics: Report

A team of archaeologists has amassed records for 90,000 Middle Eastern sites in an online database. (Jordan Times)

June 15th, 2016 - 09:01 GMT

New tech for ancient history: Using satellite imagery to document Middle Eastern archaeological sites

The owner of Rayani Air said the airline intends to appeal the Mavcom ban. (Twitter)

June 14th, 2016 - 11:23 GMT

Malaysia's first halal airline shut down over regulations violations

The Dragon, a Type 45 Destroyer, is one of six British ships deployed in the Persian Gulf. (Wikimedia Commons)

June 13th, 2016 - 10:23 GMT

Too hot to handle? Persian Gulf water temperatures causing problems for British warships

Britain’s North Sea fields have been particularly strongly impacted as they have some of the world’s highest exploration and production costs. (Shutterstock)

June 12th, 2016 - 09:41 GMT

UK's oil and gas industry reels from job losses

Qatayef is one of the most popular treats exclusive to the fasting month. (File photo)

June 9th, 2016 - 10:55 GMT

Curb your sweet tooth with healthy alternatives to sugary Ramadan treats

The GCC region is among the world’s top water consumers per capita. Aswan Dam. (Wikimedia Commons)

June 8th, 2016 - 10:53 GMT

Smart technology can cut GCC utilities spend by $10B: EY

The underwater feature is expected to be popular with divers. (Euronews)

June 7th, 2016 - 08:36 GMT

Turkey sinks Airbus to encourage diving tourism