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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 ...

The cost of living in Qatar is on the rise

October 15th, 2012 - 07:50 GMT

Cost of living on the rise in Qatar

Restaurants and shops will be forced to close early under new government plans to save money, but tourist sites will be exempt.

October 15th, 2012 - 07:22 GMT

Closing early and turning off the lights to save money in Egypt

Jordan has confirmed it has ten months worth of wheat in the barn, but is it enough?

October 15th, 2012 - 07:05 GMT

Does Jordan have enough wheat in the barn?

Oil importers in the Middle East face externalised risk

October 14th, 2012 - 01:12 GMT

Oil importers in Middle East face outside risk, IMF

Saudi shares crash to 11 week low

October 14th, 2012 - 12:58 GMT

Saudi shares drop to 11 week low

Iran is trying to increase non-oil exports

October 14th, 2012 - 12:29 GMT

Iran increasing non-oil exports

Inflation grew in Palestine, fulled by increasing food costs

October 14th, 2012 - 12:12 GMT

Inflation on the rise in Palestine

Yemen to get support from the World Bank at the local and central government levels

October 14th, 2012 - 11:52 GMT

World Bank to offer 'technical and advisory support' to Yemen

Trade between the UAE and Japan increased 15 per cent in the first six months of 2012

October 14th, 2012 - 08:25 GMT

Burgeoning trade ties between UAE and Japan

Global unemployment is now higher than before the financial crisis hit in 2007, causing concerns for governments around the world

October 14th, 2012 - 08:17 GMT

Global unemployment crisis not getting any better

Protests are on the rise in Jordan as workers demand more of the government after years of failure to deal with workers and the economy

October 14th, 2012 - 08:08 GMT

Industrial disputes on the rise in Jordan

The port is towards the south of the Suez Canal and is at a standstill as industrial action takes hold

October 14th, 2012 - 07:45 GMT

Strike at Egypt's Ain Sokha port