UN ‘Peacekeepers Day’ honors 4,300 lives lost in Africa and around the world

The global community commemorates this May 29 the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to honor the remarkable uniformed and civilian personnel who have served in UN peacekeeping missions. This special day pays tribute to their dedication, professionalism, and bravery, while also remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of peace. […]

Egypt, Qatar ink agreement to eliminate double taxation on income

Qatar and Egypt signed Monday in Doha a deal to remove double taxation on income, and prevent tax invasion and avoidance, the Egyptian government announced in a statement. The agreement includes detailed provisions for the taxation rules and conditions by both countries, to prevent tax duplication, with respect to taxes on income from non-transferable assets, […]

Norway’s Jotun to invest in Morocco paints plant

Norwegian paint maker Jotun plans to invest around 100 million dirhams ($10 million) in a new manufacturing plant in Morocco’s Casablanca-Settat region, the industry ministry said. The project follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding last week between Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour and Jotun Morocco, a local subsidiary of the Scandinavian group. […]