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Gulf Crisis: U.S calls for end of spat, expands military base in Qatar

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Sunday in Qatar urged America’s feuding allies; Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt on one side and Qatar on the other, to end regional diplomatic row has been going on over 18 months after the Saudi-led side accused Doha of supporting terrorism. Pompeo who is on regional tour in […]

Algeria to generalize fiber optic connections in industrial areas

Plans are underway to generalize fiber optic connections between all industrial areas and business parks in Algeria and telecommunication operator Algérie Télécom will be supported in its investments efforts to carry out the plans. The announcement was made by minister of post and ICT, Moussa Benhamadi, during the signing ceremony of a Framework Agreement between […]

Tunisia introduces austerity measures

The government has revealed that it will introduce austerity measures to curb its budget deficit. Finance Minister Elyes Fakhfakh’s announcement could further stir up the heightened political crisis to new levels. The decision will imply the reduction of public expenditure and the freezing of public salaries. The move is not expected to be welcomed by […]