COVID-19: Kuwait eases restrictions as it enters Phase 2 of reopening of economy

Kuwait City: Kuwait has opened shopping malls, allowed 30 per cent of private and public sector employees to return to work, and has put in place a new partial curfew from 8pm to 5am as part of Phase 2 of its efforts to reopen the economy. The announcement was made by governmental spokesman Tareq Al […]

Why the Facebook boycott campaign is important to Arabs

Who doesn’t like social media? Most of us use it and often enjoy it. It is handy; it is fun. It makes our communication with others immediate and meaningful. The notion of instant messaging and free publishing also gives a sense of empowerment. Millions of otherwise marginalised people have suddenly been able to voice their […]

Lebanon’s relief package deal with IMF is in limbo

Beirut: Lebanon’s talks with the IMF are on hold pending the start of economic reforms and agreement on the Lebanese side on a common approach for calculating losses, Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni said. Wazni will remain in contact with the IMF until the talks resume, he said. “What is being worked on today is defining […]

Fearful and frugal , coronavirus wreaks havoc on America’s psyche

As the US reopens, Americans aren’t much interested in going out and spending. A survey of 2,200 US adults shows how COVID-19 has dramatically changed behavior in the world’s biggest economy, potentially for the long haul. The data flashes warning signs for the recovery, showing waning interest in public events and material things, like appliances […]