News: #Ethiopia’s growing malaria drug resistance posing threat to frontline treatment, new study reveals
A nationwide genomic surveillance study has identified widespread antimalarial drug-resistance markers in Ethiopia, including mutations associated with partial artemisinin resistance, raising concerns over the continued effectiveness of artemether–lumefantrine, the country’s first-line treatment for #Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Although #malaria outbreaks have risen sharply in many parts across Ethiopia since late 2022 and throughout 2023, the country experienced a further surge in cases from the beginning of 2024. Between January and August, more than 4.7 million new cases were reported, resulting in 918 deaths.
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A nationwide genomic surveillance study has identified widespread antimalarial drug-resistance markers in Ethiopia, including mutations associated with partial artemisinin resistance, raising concerns over the continued effectiveness of artemether–lumefantrine, the country’s first-line treatment for #Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Although #malaria outbreaks have risen sharply in many parts across Ethiopia since late 2022 and throughout 2023, the country experienced a further surge in cases from the beginning of 2024. Between January and August, more than 4.7 million new cases were reported, resulting in 918 deaths.
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News: 50,600 #Ethiopians left country in first quarter of 2026 amid economic hardship, migrant exploitation
An estimated 50,600 people left Ethiopia through the Eastern Route during the first quarter of 2026, as #migrants increasingly used alternative routes and faced exploitation by smugglers, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (#IOM).
The data was published against the backdrop of a string of similar reports tracking migration trends among Ethiopians in recent months.
This week, the IOM said Ethiopian nationals accounted for 91% of the 13,687 migrants who arrived in #Yemen in July 2026, making them by far the largest group recorded entering the conflict-affected country during the month.
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An estimated 50,600 people left Ethiopia through the Eastern Route during the first quarter of 2026, as #migrants increasingly used alternative routes and faced exploitation by smugglers, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (#IOM).
The data was published against the backdrop of a string of similar reports tracking migration trends among Ethiopians in recent months.
This week, the IOM said Ethiopian nationals accounted for 91% of the 13,687 migrants who arrived in #Yemen in July 2026, making them by far the largest group recorded entering the conflict-affected country during the month.
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#Sudan, #Saudi_Arabia to sign ‘strategic cooperation’ agreement in #Riyadh
Sudan and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a “Strategic Coordination and Cooperation Council” agreement on Monday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as the two countries seek to deepen political and economic ties.
The agreement is expected to be signed by the foreign ministers of Sudan and Saudi Arabia, according to a diplomatic source cited by Sudanese independent outlet Al-Mohagig.
The source said the agreement reflects the two countries’ “commitment to strengthening bilateral political and economic relations and establishing mechanisms for closer cooperation and coordination.”
It is also expected to support expanded economic, trade and investment partnerships between the two countries, while advancing their shared interests.
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Sudan and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a “Strategic Coordination and Cooperation Council” agreement on Monday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as the two countries seek to deepen political and economic ties.
The agreement is expected to be signed by the foreign ministers of Sudan and Saudi Arabia, according to a diplomatic source cited by Sudanese independent outlet Al-Mohagig.
The source said the agreement reflects the two countries’ “commitment to strengthening bilateral political and economic relations and establishing mechanisms for closer cooperation and coordination.”
It is also expected to support expanded economic, trade and investment partnerships between the two countries, while advancing their shared interests.
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News: #South_African fintech Sybrin steps up #Ethiopia expansion to support digital payments
South African financial technology company Sybrin has announced plans to strengthen its presence in Ethiopia, seeking to support the country’s efforts to modernise its digital payments ecosystem and expand financial inclusion.
The initiative follows market research and engagement by Sybrin’s payments team, which identified Ethiopia as a significant opportunity for payments modernisation, driven by regulatory reforms, growing digital adoption and the government’s push to expand access to financial services, according to a report by South African technology publication ITWeb.
Sybrin said Ethiopia has made progress in developing foundational payment infrastructure, with the next phase expected to focus on improving operational efficiency, automating workflows, strengthening...........
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South African financial technology company Sybrin has announced plans to strengthen its presence in Ethiopia, seeking to support the country’s efforts to modernise its digital payments ecosystem and expand financial inclusion.
The initiative follows market research and engagement by Sybrin’s payments team, which identified Ethiopia as a significant opportunity for payments modernisation, driven by regulatory reforms, growing digital adoption and the government’s push to expand access to financial services, according to a report by South African technology publication ITWeb.
Sybrin said Ethiopia has made progress in developing foundational payment infrastructure, with the next phase expected to focus on improving operational efficiency, automating workflows, strengthening...........
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Trump says he is not seeking extension of framework agreement with #Iran
President #Donald_Trump said Monday that he is not seeking an extension of June’s framework agreement with Iran towards ending the war, while claiming the #US has established “total control” over the Strait of #Hormuz.
"No," Trump replied when asked by reporters whether he was seeking an extension of the deal with Iran, reached in June with #Pakistani mediation.
His remarks came as a 60-day negotiating period neared its end without a comprehensive agreement, which the framework deal was meant to facilitate. The deadline stems from how the June deal established a window for negotiations toward a broader settlement.
Asked whether the two sides are closer to reaching a final agreement under the framework deal, Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate but is not prepared to accept the terms he believes are required.....
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President #Donald_Trump said Monday that he is not seeking an extension of June’s framework agreement with Iran towards ending the war, while claiming the #US has established “total control” over the Strait of #Hormuz.
"No," Trump replied when asked by reporters whether he was seeking an extension of the deal with Iran, reached in June with #Pakistani mediation.
His remarks came as a 60-day negotiating period neared its end without a comprehensive agreement, which the framework deal was meant to facilitate. The deadline stems from how the June deal established a window for negotiations toward a broader settlement.
Asked whether the two sides are closer to reaching a final agreement under the framework deal, Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate but is not prepared to accept the terms he believes are required.....
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#Somali troops push militiamen out of #Baidoa after fierce fighting
Somali federal troops drove opposition forces out of one of the country's biggest cities, Baidoa, on Monday, following heavy clashes that left many people dead, residents told Reuters.
Baidoa, which is home to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict and hunger in other areas, was shaken by hours of fighting between the federal soldiers and opposition forces loyal to the former president of #South_West state, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.
Residents said the clashes in the city centre on Monday were the fiercest since March, when federal forces seized control of Baidoa after Laftagareen's administration said it was severing ties with the federal government. Laftagareen then resigned from office.
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Somali federal troops drove opposition forces out of one of the country's biggest cities, Baidoa, on Monday, following heavy clashes that left many people dead, residents told Reuters.
Baidoa, which is home to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict and hunger in other areas, was shaken by hours of fighting between the federal soldiers and opposition forces loyal to the former president of #South_West state, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.
Residents said the clashes in the city centre on Monday were the fiercest since March, when federal forces seized control of Baidoa after Laftagareen's administration said it was severing ties with the federal government. Laftagareen then resigned from office.
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News: #Ethiopia warns of potential El Nino impact on hydropower supply
The Ethiopian government has warned of the potential impact of the anticipated #El_Nino phenomenon on the country's hydropower-reliant energy supply, calling for proactive measures.
Noting that more than 90 percent of the country's electricity is generated from hydroelectric dams, the Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) said that in addition to causing extreme weather conditions and agricultural disruptions, El Nino events threaten the stability and security of the national electric grid.
The EEP stressed that El Nino-induced temperature increases often distort global wind and rainfall distribution patterns, causing severe droughts and water shortages. It warned that such events frequently impair energy supplies by reducing water levels in hydropower reservoirs.
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The Ethiopian government has warned of the potential impact of the anticipated #El_Nino phenomenon on the country's hydropower-reliant energy supply, calling for proactive measures.
Noting that more than 90 percent of the country's electricity is generated from hydroelectric dams, the Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) said that in addition to causing extreme weather conditions and agricultural disruptions, El Nino events threaten the stability and security of the national electric grid.
The EEP stressed that El Nino-induced temperature increases often distort global wind and rainfall distribution patterns, causing severe droughts and water shortages. It warned that such events frequently impair energy supplies by reducing water levels in hydropower reservoirs.
Highlighting that reduced rainfall significantly........
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#Sudan, #Saudi_Arabia formally establish ‘Strategic Cooperation Council’
Sudan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in Riyadh on 17 August establishing a “High Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination” between the two countries, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem signed the agreement at the Saudi Foreign Ministry, formally creating a new institutional framework to oversee and advance bilateral relations.
According to Sudanese MoFA, the council will cover 10 main areas, including political, economic, investment and trade relations, as well as “other fields of mutual interest”. It is intended to coordinate joint initiatives, projects and programmes and provide a more structured mechanism for bilateral cooperation.
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Sudan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in Riyadh on 17 August establishing a “High Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination” between the two countries, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem signed the agreement at the Saudi Foreign Ministry, formally creating a new institutional framework to oversee and advance bilateral relations.
According to Sudanese MoFA, the council will cover 10 main areas, including political, economic, investment and trade relations, as well as “other fields of mutual interest”. It is intended to coordinate joint initiatives, projects and programmes and provide a more structured mechanism for bilateral cooperation.
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News: 50,600 #Ethiopians left country in first quarter of 2026 amid economic hardship, migrant exploitation
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News: Rhode Island-based #US defense team begins peacekeeping and human rights training in #Ethiopia
A U.S. defense team from #Rhode_Island has begun providing military training at Ethiopia’s Defense Peacekeeping Center, focusing on human rights protection and compliance with international military law during military missions.
According to the Ethiopian National Defense Force (#ENDF), the training began on 17 August as part of a bilateral military cooperation agreement between Ethiopia and the United States.
The ENDF said similar training cooperation with various countries reflects Ethiopia’s role in regional peace and security. It added that the United States has been providing training under bilateral arrangements aimed at mutual benefit.
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A U.S. defense team from #Rhode_Island has begun providing military training at Ethiopia’s Defense Peacekeeping Center, focusing on human rights protection and compliance with international military law during military missions.
According to the Ethiopian National Defense Force (#ENDF), the training began on 17 August as part of a bilateral military cooperation agreement between Ethiopia and the United States.
The ENDF said similar training cooperation with various countries reflects Ethiopia’s role in regional peace and security. It added that the United States has been providing training under bilateral arrangements aimed at mutual benefit.
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#Op_ed: Western #Tigray’s Crisis: How federal backing of extra-constitutional committees undermines #Pretoria accord
Nearly six years after the outbreak of the war in Tigray, the dispute over #Western_Tigray remains a significant test of Ethiopia’s constitutional order, writes Merih Welay Welesilassie.
He argues that the continued presence of a federally supported administration and militia in the area undermines the Pretoria Agreement and raises concerns about constitutional neutrality.
The author emphasises that "political legitimacy cannot be built through force or exclusion" and calls for a lawful process grounded in the participation of all affected communities.
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Nearly six years after the outbreak of the war in Tigray, the dispute over #Western_Tigray remains a significant test of Ethiopia’s constitutional order, writes Merih Welay Welesilassie.
He argues that the continued presence of a federally supported administration and militia in the area undermines the Pretoria Agreement and raises concerns about constitutional neutrality.
The author emphasises that "political legitimacy cannot be built through force or exclusion" and calls for a lawful process grounded in the participation of all affected communities.
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News: #NASA study finds black carbon pollution in #Addis_Abeba far higher than in 3 U.S. cities
A NASA-funded study has found that average black carbon concentrations in Addis Abeba were approximately 4 to 9 times higher than levels recorded in 3 U.S. metropolitan areas monitored by the same mission — #Los_Angeles, #Atlanta and #Boston.
The findings, published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air, are based on data collected between 2022 and 2025 from 10 air-quality monitoring sites across Addis Abeba under NASA’s Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (#MAIA) project.
The NASA findings add to previous warnings about deteriorating air quality in Addis Abeba. In August 2025, #Swiss air-quality technology company IQAir reported that the #Ethiopian capital ranked among the world’s most polluted major cities, placing fourth globally on 6 August.
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A NASA-funded study has found that average black carbon concentrations in Addis Abeba were approximately 4 to 9 times higher than levels recorded in 3 U.S. metropolitan areas monitored by the same mission — #Los_Angeles, #Atlanta and #Boston.
The findings, published in Environmental Science & Technology: Air, are based on data collected between 2022 and 2025 from 10 air-quality monitoring sites across Addis Abeba under NASA’s Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (#MAIA) project.
The NASA findings add to previous warnings about deteriorating air quality in Addis Abeba. In August 2025, #Swiss air-quality technology company IQAir reported that the #Ethiopian capital ranked among the world’s most polluted major cities, placing fourth globally on 6 August.
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Rhode Island-based #US defense team begins peacekeeping and human rights training in #Ethiopia
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News: #Tigray rolls out new curriculum after 16 years, but funding and textbook shortages threaten implementation
#Kiros_Guesh (PhD), head of the Tigray Education Bureau, said the new framework seeks to combine indigenous knowledge and content with modern teaching approaches and respond to changes in education and society, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
Kiros said the previous curriculum framework had remained in place for 16 years and had failed to produce results commensurate with Tigray's educational aspirations. He attributed the need for a fundamental revision in part to the disruption caused by the war in Tigray, which he described as a #genocidal_war against the region's population.
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#Kiros_Guesh (PhD), head of the Tigray Education Bureau, said the new framework seeks to combine indigenous knowledge and content with modern teaching approaches and respond to changes in education and society, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
Kiros said the previous curriculum framework had remained in place for 16 years and had failed to produce results commensurate with Tigray's educational aspirations. He attributed the need for a fundamental revision in part to the disruption caused by the war in Tigray, which he described as a #genocidal_war against the region's population.
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News Analysis: #Fano leader says armed groups have formed coalition to work toward ‘fall of Abiy Ahmed’
Zemene Kassie, chairman of the Amhara Fano National Movement (#AFNM), says Fano has established a unified command structure and reached agreements with armed groups representing several #Ethiopian communities to coordinate against Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed’s government.
In a rare interview with #Swiss French-language daily Le Temps, Zemene said Fano factions from #Shewa, #Wollo and #Gonder, as well as groups operating in the #Wollega area of #Oromia, had been brought under what he described as a “single national movement” and “single command.”
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Zemene Kassie, chairman of the Amhara Fano National Movement (#AFNM), says Fano has established a unified command structure and reached agreements with armed groups representing several #Ethiopian communities to coordinate against Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed’s government.
In a rare interview with #Swiss French-language daily Le Temps, Zemene said Fano factions from #Shewa, #Wollo and #Gonder, as well as groups operating in the #Wollega area of #Oromia, had been brought under what he described as a “single national movement” and “single command.”
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“No amount of dams built in Ethiopia will hurt Egypt or Sudan”: Meles Zenawi
Today marks 14 years since the passing of #Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. His words on the Nile are worth replaying as #Egypt renews its warnings alleging Ethiopia “plans to control the flows of the Nile River to downstream countries” by building more dams.
Meles was the leader who envisioned and mobilized Ethiopia’s signature, self-financed national project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), initially advanced under the name “Project X” before its official launch.
Speaking to Egyptian media shortly before his death, Meles argued that additional dams in Ethiopia would not threaten downstream countries.
“On the contrary, if dams are built in Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan will benefit.”
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Today marks 14 years since the passing of #Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. His words on the Nile are worth replaying as #Egypt renews its warnings alleging Ethiopia “plans to control the flows of the Nile River to downstream countries” by building more dams.
Meles was the leader who envisioned and mobilized Ethiopia’s signature, self-financed national project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), initially advanced under the name “Project X” before its official launch.
Speaking to Egyptian media shortly before his death, Meles argued that additional dams in Ethiopia would not threaten downstream countries.
“On the contrary, if dams are built in Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan will benefit.”
#Ethiopia #Egypt #Sudan #Nile #GERD #MelesZenawi #NileBasin #GreatEthiopianRenaissanceDam #EthiopiaEgyptRelations
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Ebola cases in #Congo exceed 5,000, government data shows
The number of confirmed #Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds 5,000, government data showed late on Tuesday, as health officials warn that response efforts are failing to contain the deadly disease.
Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic turned into the biggest in the country's history in terms of number of cases in late July and over the weekend the death toll hit 2,378, the public health institute said, surpassing the previous worst outbreak in 2018-2020.
The institute has so far logged 5,021 cases, according to its latest situation report, making it the second-worst outbreak globally, behind only the 2014 to 2016 epidemic in #West_Africa in both infections & deaths.
The ongoing outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no approved vaccines or treatments.
It has gained momentum since it was declared on May 15, as weak health infrastructure, community resistance, instability & protests(Reuters)
The number of confirmed #Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds 5,000, government data showed late on Tuesday, as health officials warn that response efforts are failing to contain the deadly disease.
Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic turned into the biggest in the country's history in terms of number of cases in late July and over the weekend the death toll hit 2,378, the public health institute said, surpassing the previous worst outbreak in 2018-2020.
The institute has so far logged 5,021 cases, according to its latest situation report, making it the second-worst outbreak globally, behind only the 2014 to 2016 epidemic in #West_Africa in both infections & deaths.
The ongoing outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no approved vaccines or treatments.
It has gained momentum since it was declared on May 15, as weak health infrastructure, community resistance, instability & protests(Reuters)
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#Trump says no talks planned with #Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut
#US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of #Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran's assertion that the critical waterway remained shut to shipping.
The receding prospects of a deal to end the nearly six-month conflict drove up oil prices again on Tuesday, while stock markets sagged and borrowing costs for major economies including the U.S. hit multi-decade highs, amid concerns about the long-term inflationary and fiscal impact of the crisis.
A temporary ceasefire agreement expired on Monday and a senior Iranian official told Reuters that his country was moving to a "fully offensive" military posture due to the diplomatic stalemate, though there were no reports of fresh strikes by either side on Tuesday.
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#US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of #Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran's assertion that the critical waterway remained shut to shipping.
The receding prospects of a deal to end the nearly six-month conflict drove up oil prices again on Tuesday, while stock markets sagged and borrowing costs for major economies including the U.S. hit multi-decade highs, amid concerns about the long-term inflationary and fiscal impact of the crisis.
A temporary ceasefire agreement expired on Monday and a senior Iranian official told Reuters that his country was moving to a "fully offensive" military posture due to the diplomatic stalemate, though there were no reports of fresh strikes by either side on Tuesday.
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News: Judge allows #Trump administration to end TPS protection for #Ethiopians
A US federal judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump can terminate Temporary Protected Status (#TPS) for more than 5,000 Ethiopians, clearing the way for their potential deportation despite concerns over security and humanitarian conditions in Ethiopia.
According to Al Jazeera, US District Judge Brian Murphy on Tuesday lifted a judicial block that had prevented the Trump administration from ending TPS protections for Ethiopians. The decision removes the final court-ordered obstacle to terminating the protections.
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A US federal judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump can terminate Temporary Protected Status (#TPS) for more than 5,000 Ethiopians, clearing the way for their potential deportation despite concerns over security and humanitarian conditions in Ethiopia.
According to Al Jazeera, US District Judge Brian Murphy on Tuesday lifted a judicial block that had prevented the Trump administration from ending TPS protections for Ethiopians. The decision removes the final court-ordered obstacle to terminating the protections.
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#Saudi_Arabia tightens scrutiny of financial transfers to #UAE amid Gulf rift
Saudi Arabia has subjected financial transfers to the UAE to enhanced regulatory scrutiny normally applied to jurisdictions deemed higher-risk for money laundering and terrorism financing, in a move that signals growing tensions between the two Gulf allies, Reuters reported on 18 August.
The measure, ordered by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) earlier this year, has reportedly caused delays and returned payments for some companies transferring funds between the two countries.
Several businesspeople and bankers told the outlet that transactions now face additional compliance checks, with some taking weeks or failing altogether. Some firms have resorted to routing payments through third countries.
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Saudi Arabia has subjected financial transfers to the UAE to enhanced regulatory scrutiny normally applied to jurisdictions deemed higher-risk for money laundering and terrorism financing, in a move that signals growing tensions between the two Gulf allies, Reuters reported on 18 August.
The measure, ordered by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) earlier this year, has reportedly caused delays and returned payments for some companies transferring funds between the two countries.
Several businesspeople and bankers told the outlet that transactions now face additional compliance checks, with some taking weeks or failing altogether. Some firms have resorted to routing payments through third countries.
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