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Trade & Economy

OMAN’S REMITTANCES MARKET WILL REBOUND ALONG WITH ECONOMIC GROWTH

5 years ago

In an interview Tonny George Alexander, director at Oman-UAE Exch-ange Centre talked about the company’s operations and market position in the sultanate. He believes Oman’s remittances market will rebound along with the economic growth of the country. Alexander said the technological advancement is imperative and adapting the business to rapid changes in technology is a big challenge ahead of the company.

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Sierra Leone bans FGM in clampdown on secret societies

5 years ago

Sierra Leone has banned female genital mutilation (FGM) as part of a wider clampdown on initiation ceremonies by secret societies, a minister has confirmed.

With nine in 10 girls cut, Sierra Leone has one of the highest rates of FGM in Africa, according to U.N. data, and is among only a handful of African countries where the practice remains legal.

Girls are cut during initiations into powerful secret societies – known as the Bondo – which wield significant political clout.