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Carrefour exits 4 Arab states in win for Gaza boycott movement

October 4th, 2025 - 09:07 GMT

Osama Ali

Carrefour exits 4 Arab states in win for Gaza boycott movement

ALBAWABA – In the past few months, French store Carrefour has closed stores in four Arab countries. Pro-Palestinian activists see this as a win for boycott campaigns in the region that started because of the Gaza war. Majid Al Futtaim, the company that runs Carrefour's franchises in the Middle East, said that the brand is no longer available in Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The stores have since been given ...

The ministry cancelled the projects due to the grid’s constraints at present and inability to absorb more loads, Hamed said in a phone interview this week.

August 21st, 2014 - 01:34 GMT

Gone with the wind: Jordan cancels plans to build 5 additional wind power plants due to lack of support from the Gulf

“Following consumer feedback, we’ve now taken this a step further by bringing our waterproof expertise to a mid-range smartphone for the first time with Xperia M2 Aqua,” he added.

August 21st, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Sony introduces 'world's most waterproof phone'

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August 21st, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Not getting anywhere: Saudization poses challenge for transport sector

Jordan Tourism Board CEO Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat said having “such a magnificent golf course designed by one of the finest ‘Green’ designers in the world as Greg Norman, means a lot to Jordan’s tourism sector.”

August 21st, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Getting fancy: Jordan's impending 18-hole golf course to be one of three most eco-friendly in the world

A U.S. law called Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, imposes strict controls on the collection and use of information about children under 13.

August 20th, 2014 - 08:08 GMT

The best kind of users? Youtube, Gmail considering introducing accounts for children

Libya's return to the market has hit oil prices, which slumped to a four-month low in London on Monday before recovering in Asian trade on Tuesday.

August 20th, 2014 - 07:41 GMT

Despite being on the brink of collapse, Libya is slowly returning to oil production

This new service gives customers the ability to withdraw cash and send money to their friends, family or anyone in the UAE instantly using their mobile phone, even if the recipient does not have a bank account.

August 20th, 2014 - 07:23 GMT

Card-less cash withdrawals now an option in the UAE

“The market is finally showing real signs of recovery and prospective growth suggesting that the construction market will remain strong this year,” he added.

August 20th, 2014 - 06:55 GMT

A new 'gold rush'?: construction projects in the UAE to hit $315 billion In 2014

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August 20th, 2014 - 06:41 GMT

US corporations cancel meeting in Glasgow for flying Palestinian flag

The deficit for fuel supplied to stations this month increased to approximately 8m cubic metres of gas and equivalent daily compared to 7m last month.

August 20th, 2014 - 12:45 GMT

In the dark: Egypt's electricity deficit worsens as shortages hit five hours a day

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August 20th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Saudi Arabia unveils new set of labor sponsorship laws

The Suez Canal is a main source of income for Egypt, generating annual revenues of $5 billion.

August 19th, 2014 - 12:47 GMT

Nepotism much? Egypt selects Saudi consultancy to draw Suez plan