Landmark labour reforms signal end of kafala system in #Qatar
Freedom to change jobs, removal of exit permits and non-discriminatory minimum wage to enter into force by January 2020. QatarContinue Reading
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Sri Lanka President Sirisena Won’t Stand For Re-Election In November Poll #lka
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided not to stand for re-election in November polls as the politically influential RajapakseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka court dismisses petition against Presidential candidate Rajapaksa’s citizenship ‘anomaly’
COLOMBO (Reuters) – A Sri Lankan court on Friday dismissed a legal challenge to presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Sri Lankan citizenship,Continue Reading
Khashoggi murder ‘happened under my watch,’ Saudi crown prince tells PBS
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said he bears responsibility for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last yearContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia gives $50m to Sri Lanka for medical faculty
COLOMBO: Saudi Arabia provided a concessional loan to Sri Lanka on Wednesday to establish a fully equipped faculty of medicineContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia shows ‘material evidence’ of Iranian involvement in oil attacks
The Saudis have displayed what they say are cruise missiles and drones proving Iran’s responsibility for the recent attack onContinue Reading
Qatar Airways loss spirals as cost surge compounded by Saudi embargo
Qatar Airways reported a near ten-fold increase in annual losses as higher fuel costs and a weaker regional economy compoundedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka confirms Presidential Election for Nov 16
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Nov. 16, the head of the island nation’s election bodyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President in allegation controversy at tallest tower opening ceremony
COLOMBO (Reuters) – The grand opening of Sri Lanka’s tallest tower was mired in controversy on Monday when President MaithripalaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka looks to Islamic gathering to revive tourism after attacks
COLOMBO — The Bohra Mosque in Colombo has become a hive of activity in recent weeks, its walls surrounded byContinue Reading
