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13-Jul-18 Iran's Ainollah Ghashghavi has met with Senegal’s minister of Health and Social Action to establish an exchange of professors and students, export of medicine, equipment and technology, construction of a pharmacy and a health center in Senegal. [image: MEHR News Agency]
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Jul-18 Growth in emerging market commodity importers is expected to remain robust, while the rebound in commodity exporters is projected to mature, says the World Bank. Risks include escalating trade protectionism and rising geopolitical tensions. A slowdown in China is partly offset by the rest of Asia, led by 7% growth in India. Prospects in Latam and the Middle East look positive, though with growth projected at much lower levels than in Asia.
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19-Jun-18 UB QFPay, the joint venture between Dubai-based United Brands and China-based QFPay, will collaborate with Noor Bank, a leading Sharia compliant bank in UAE, to bring new mobile payment and digital marketing solutions to Emaar. [image: UB QFPay]
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06-Jun-18 Saudi Enaya Cooperative Insurance will now pursue contracts with selected healthcare providers accredited by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program, an independent accrediting body that seeks to improve the patient experience for patients who travel for medical purposes. [image: Saudi Enaya Cooperative Insurance]
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31-May-18 China’s trade surpluses are declining in a shift that will see less of its excess savings recycled into global capital markets. With the US Federal Reserve shrinking its balance sheet and raising interest rates, Treasury yields are at their highest since 2011, putting strains on nations that borrowed dollars. Turkey’s central bank has been forced into emergency action to shore up its currency, while Argentina has sought external help. [Image: The Star online]
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