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Wealth dominates the ballot: Record spending fuels Iraq's most expensive election since 2003
October 17th, 2025 - 11:57 GMT
Osama Ali

Osama Ali

Wealth dominates the ballot: Record spending fuels Iraq's most expensive election since 2003

ALBAWABA - Iraq is about to have its most expensive parliamentary election since 2003. Campaigns are spending more than ever before, which is causing a lot of people to question whether the election is fair and honest. Civil and independent groups say they can't be heard over parties with a lot of money from rich donors and strong power networks. Iraq's streets have become a battleground of economic contrasts with ...
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Estimates suggest expats make up 70 per cent of Kuwait’s 4.4 million population. (Global Construction Review)
January 9th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Kuwait lawmakers call for deportation of one million expats over next decade

Saudi Arabia has already started construction for 35,770 rooms in 81 hotels, with 24,133 rooms being constructed in Mecca alone. (Pixabay)
January 9th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Saudi aims to boost religious tourism by 30 percent over next three years

Presently, an average of 700 to 1000 megawatts of electricity are being exported to Iraq. (Pixabay)
January 9th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Iran to extend sale of electricity to Iraq

Latest government statistics also reveal that the number of skilled expatriate workers coming to Oman is going down. (File photo)
January 8th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Oman's expat exodus: Trend for departures continues as economy slowdown bites

On Nov. 3, the central bank floated the pound without covering the import backlog, leaving businesses millions of pounds in debt.  (File photo)
January 8th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Egypt's currency devaluation leaves importers on the brink of bankruptcy

The shipping route between Iran's Shahid Rajaee and the Omani port of Sohar was made operational on 4 February 2016. (MaritimeDirectory.com)
January 8th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Direct shipping line expected to boost Iran's exports to Oman to $600M

New taxes will be added to the existing ones, which are 100 percent on tobacco and alcohol, and that the total taxation on such products will become 200 per cent. (Pixabay)
January 8th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Price hike alert: GCC gears up for higher taxes on tobacco, soft drinks, luxury cars

The region's smart cities initiatives present an opportunity to grow cyber security expertise in areas where it doesn't exist elsewhere. (Shutterstock)
January 8th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

GCC's smart cities present opportunities to grow local cyber security talent

Celebrity Constellation, MSC Fantasia and Aida Cruises and nine regional rotational callers are confirmed so far for Abu Dhabi's cruise season. (Presseportal)
January 8th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Smooth sailing: Abu Dhabi cruise sector marks record growth

In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi that Russian flights between Moscow and Cairo would resume 'soon'. (AFP/File)
January 8th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Russian delegation brings fresh hopes for resumption of flights between Moscow and Cairo

As falling oil revenues put pressure on budgets, the Chinese suppliers’ established reputation for value, combined with their increasing reputation for quality and innovation, make them highly competitive. (Shutterstock)
January 8th, 2017 - 05:25 GMT

China eyes MENA's lucrative solar panel market

The 13th edition of the UNWTO Awards on Innovation and Excellence in Tourism will commend some of the best examples of sustainable tourism around the world. (Shutterstock)
January 5th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

UNWTO puts Middle East tourism in the spotlight in Spain

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