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Ahmad's, the replacement of McDonald's in Malaysia. (Ahmad's official Facebook page)

December 16th, 2025 - 11:42 GMT

Al Bawaba Staff

McDonald's boycott continues: Ahmad's replaces the fast-food giant in Malaysia

ALBAWABA - In a firm stance to support the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and despite the end of the attacks by the Israeli army, Malaysians continue to boycott McDonald's and the rest of the companies that support the occupation. Ahmad’s Fried Chicken is a local brand in Malaysia that originally started from a basic food truck on the road and expanded to 35 branches across the Asian country. The ...

Iran looks set to take the EU to court over "illegal sanctions"

October 18th, 2012 - 01:00 GMT

Iranian oil firms to EU: "We'll see you in court"

Gas fields of Lebanon's coast could be potentially lucrative

October 18th, 2012 - 12:46 GMT

Talks under way in London over Lebanon's gas fields

Is Palestine laundering money for Israeli Arabs?

October 18th, 2012 - 12:24 GMT

Israel accues Palestine of money laundering

Is the wind being knocked out of Saudi's sail?

October 18th, 2012 - 11:44 GMT

Saudi nonoil products slip up

Egypt is set to announce details of an important gas auction

October 18th, 2012 - 09:48 GMT

Egypt looking set to be cooking with gas

In a worrying sign for MENA economies, China recorded slower economic growth for the seventh quarter

October 18th, 2012 - 07:27 GMT

China slowdown worrying sign for the Middle East economies as oil revenues could slip

Strike fever is catching in Lebanon as public sector workers continue industrial action over delays to pay increases

October 18th, 2012 - 07:07 GMT

Strike fever catching in Lebanon

Yet more strife for Gulf Air as flights to Nairobi are suspended for "commercial reasons"

October 18th, 2012 - 06:01 GMT

More trouble for Gulf Air

The UAE and Ireland discussed SMEs and improving economic relations in a series of meetings

October 18th, 2012 - 05:32 GMT

Luck of the Irish? UAE and Ireland discuss economic ties

The US is holding a major naval exercise designed to keep oil supply routes open in the event of an Iran-Israel war

October 18th, 2012 - 04:00 GMT

Criticisms fly over US exercise aimed at keeping oil shipping lanes open

Could Jordan see a reduction in subsidies, such as for bread?

October 17th, 2012 - 12:25 GMT

Is Jordan's PM Ensour trying to wriggle out of subsidies?

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October 17th, 2012 - 11:53 GMT

Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to free-trade