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150 published briefs across 9 countriesThe 18th Festival de Fès for Sufi culture and world wisdom opened in Fez, Morocco, inviting audiences to a program that blends Sufi chants, international musical creations, intellectual talks, and artistic…
Young Moroccan filmmakers rely on personal savings, reduced fees, borrowed equipment, unpaid work, deferred payments, and mutual support to move from script to set, highlighting the ongoing financial and…
AI is widely regarded as a key driver of global growth, but concerns persist about the economic risks if investment declines or missteps occur. The discourse remains cautious about balancing growth with…
Elon Musk returns to attention with a car that flies, while renewed political engagement and alignment with Donald Trump add a political dimension that could affect perception and coverage in tech and…
According to Daily Sabah, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump will consider a decision on waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russia within a 60-day window. No further…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) DIY region calls for increased public awareness of fraud methods amid rapid digital finance adoption, urging people to stay vigilant and exercise caution.
Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank has secured three international accolades from Global Finance, recognizing its advancement across various metrics as a leading Islamic financial institution for 2026.
A Kuwait official asserts that empowering Kuwaiti women is a foundational pillar for building a more competitive and diversified national economy, highlighting women’s proven efficiency and ability to…
Kuwait-based private sector conglomerate Ghanim Industries (Qutaiba Yusef Al-Ghanim Group) says it has formed the group’s board of directors, led by Qutaiba Yusuf Al-Ghanim. The announcement notes the…
Dubai’s land department data shows total registered lease contracts for 2025 reached 127.4 billion dirhams, up 17.6% from 2024, with over 1.04 million contracts—the first time the count surpassed one million.…
FAMA Technologies aims to broaden its digital solutions in the UAE and Gulf region, targeting retail, hospitality, and corporate sectors with integrated, scalable tech—from POS and digital signage to…
The 2027 Finance Bill centers on five broad priorities: purchasing power, youth insertion, regionalization, strategic sovereignty, and strengthening the economy. General orientations were examined and adopted…
The United Arab Emirates, via the Saud bin Ahmed bin Saqr Foundation for Youth Projects Development and RAK Chamber of Commerce, participated in the eighth edition of the Heritage exhibition in Cairo. The UAE…
Hotpack and Sea Pride plan to establish a packaging complex in Khazaen Economic City, with investment expected to exceed RO 30 million over three years, as part of broader industrial partnerships driving…
Qatar Central Bank organized its annual reception for Qatari banks in Bangkok, aligned with the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings. No further details on participants or outcomes are provided.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) notes that Poland’s upgrade from an emerging market to a developed market signals three decades of economic and institutional progress, aided by market reforms, European Union…
Europe’s LNG imports declined 13% year-on-year to 21.52 million metric tons in Q3 2026, compared with 24.73 mmt in Q3 2025, according to Attaqa’s energy research unit (report published Oct 16). The decrease…
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended key sanctions and tariffs on Russia’s oil trade on October 16, delaying duties that could have reached up to 100% for major buyers of Russian crude and natural gas. The…
A Saudi Aramco joint venture, Huajin Aramco Petrochemical, located in Panjin, Liaoning, China, has received its first shipment of crude oil as it moves toward commercial operations at a 300,000 bbl/d refinery…
During the IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Qatar’s Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met Syria’s Minister of Finance Mohammad Yisr Barnieh. The brief encounter occurred on the…
KFC has agreed with Coca-Cola to supply beverages to its US restaurants, shifting away from PepsiCo. The change, effective from January and fully implemented by spring, does not apply to international KFC…
Brent futures climbed by over $3 to $109.58 a barrel, with U.S. crude futures also above $100 as ongoing worries about Middle East supplies and a Russian refinery disruption weigh on markets. The data comes…
Arabian Gulf markets and global credit conditions remain unsettled as Bank of America plans to issue high-grade bonds in multiple tranches with maturities of 3 to 11 years. Initial new-issue yield for the…
Indonesian financial regulator OJK approves the merger of PT Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Mulyo Lumintu into PT BPR ... in Magelang, central Java. Details on the beneficiary parties or final structure were not…
A strategic partnership between ESSEC Business School – Campus Afrique and Bank of Africa aims to facilitate access for young African talents to the Bachelor International Program in Business Administration…
La directrice générale du FMI réaffirme l’engagement du Fonds à soutenir ses pays membres face aux défis économiques mondiaux, dans un contexte de tensions géopolitiques, d’inflation, de dette croissante et…
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS ditutup melemah sekitar 0,5% (89 poin) seiring dugaan bahwa suku bunga AS bisa bertahan lebih lama. Laporan ini berasal dari ANTARA Financial News (Indonesia).
Kuwait’s Finance Minister identifies key priorities: boosting economic diversification, strengthening the private sector, improving the business environment, and advancing digital transformation. The brief…
Türkiye plans to complete legislation by early 2027 to strengthen the fight against capital markets crimes, including coordinated trading by investment funds, and other abuses, as authorities seek to curb…
IMF managing director warns that artificial intelligence risks may surpass its benefits unless robust safeguards and ethical frameworks are established.
Indonesia's financial regulator says CIMB Niaga is continuing to adjust its business processes in preparation for the spin-off of UUS (convertible private sharia unit) as part of restructuring efforts.…
Al Sharqi for Shipping inaugurated a comprehensive logistics and distribution center in Dubai Industrial City, a project valued at 70 million dirhams. The facility spans extensive built, open, and office…
The ordinary general assembly of an investment bank approved consolidating 82.18 existing ordinary shares into 1 new share, increasing par value from 0.0122 dirhams to 1 dirham. The total issued capital…
A Sharjah forum highlighted rental yields between 8% and 12% and reported 46.8 billion dirhams in real estate transactions in the first nine months of 2026. The discussion underscored investors' interest in…
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announces that Activate Capital, a US-based growth equity investor in energy technology and smart infrastructure, has joined its USD 3 billion Fund of Funds program.
Suroso Isnandar was officially appointed as PT PLN (Persero) President Director on October 14, 2026, succeeding the previous leadership. The announcement appears in Indonesian economic news, but details about…
Madinat Al Irfan plans to convert its growing corporate presence into demand for homes with RO 44.5 million in residential projects in partnership with Hassa. The announcement outlines ambitions to translate…
Masin AI has launched an artificial intelligence platform in Muscat to assist project owners, contractors and consultants with construction contracts and claims in Oman, aiming to streamline processes in the…
A US Treasury–related call for global partners to rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” highlights ongoing framing discussions about the technology. Details on adoption, policy, or criteria…
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni, urged the European Union to suspend its carbon emissions trading system (ETS) to reduce pressures on the bloc’s industrial sector amid ongoing crises in Ukraine and Iran. He said…
The International Energy Agency reports that record-high tanker freight rates have driven margins for Asian refiners processing medium-sour crude into negative territory in September, driven by higher…
US inflation data surprised on the upside, with CPI rising 0.6% in September and annual inflation at 3.7%. The stock declines trimmed the fortunes of several tech magnates, led by Elon Musk, Michael Dell, and…
Officials and experts at the Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 highlighted a holistic approach to strengthening supply chains through local production, expanded logistics services, flexible regulations, and…
The Egyptian pound briefly surpassed 53 to the dollar amid persistent demand for foreign currency, despite improved foreign inflows. Analyses note that a flexible exchange rate means the dollar can move up or…
Kuwaiti economist Faisal Sorkhow underscores the importance of financial interconnectedness to strengthen economic collaboration between Gulf states and Asia. The remarks signal a focus on regional financial…
PT Taspen (Persero) says it is prepared to adapt to government plans to disburse pension funds directly from the state treasury, signaling potential changes to pension administration in Indonesia.
A Moroccan business commentary discusses the concept of “free credit” for large corporations, noting that big firms typically have access to banks, credit lines, and sometimes capital markets. The piece…
The IMF’s division chief for public finances acknowledged Morocco’s progress on budget consolidation, while stressing the importance of maintaining social protection for vulnerable populations in the face of…
A collaboration between Indonesia's state-owned social security and pension company Asabri and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) delivered financial literacy training to 30 retired personnel in Bali.…
La Vie Éco reports that ACAPS has launched a new user-friendly online platform for insurance claims. The system aims to streamline the submission and tracking of claims, facilitate communication with the…
France’s finance minister described rising government debt interest rates as an alarm signal. While investors retain confidence in Paris’s bonds, the heightened costs are noted as a warning sign for the…
A U.S. Treasury Department notice reports Bank of America was hit with a $1.2 billion penalty for alleged violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. Details on enforcement actions are not…
Official data indicate China’s exports rose sharply in September, keeping it on track for a record annual trade surplus and potentially heightening tensions with the United States and the European Union.
NBB has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay aimed at enhancing cross-border payment capabilities. Details on scope, timeline, and expected impact were not disclosed in the provided feed.
Dubai Commerce City signs a collaboration with Tencent Cloud to provide cloud, AI, and advanced tech solutions for registered companies, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and expand regional and…
A Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) delegation completed a four-state tour in the United States, expanding ties with government entities, businesses, universities, and economic development bodies across Florida, Michigan,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the United Arab Emirates’ economy to grow by 7.7% in 2027, marking it as one of the fastest-expanding and most efficient economies in the Gulf region. The IMF…
The Union of Arab Banks Secretary-General says Qatar’s banking sector offers a model for advancing Arab banking, citing its expanding regional and international presence and its potential to diversify…
OPEC+ ministers emphasized protecting key international sea lanes to maintain energy flows, warning that higher shipping and insurance costs are adding pressure to the global economy. The remarks came during…
Reports indicate Russia could boost diesel exports to the US and global markets, with potential monthly volumes rising from 3 million to 3.5 million metric tons by end-2026, amid a deal referenced by former…
Foreign companies invested $6.7 billion in greenfield projects in Egypt’s oil and mineral resources sector during FY2025/26, according to the Central Bank of Egypt’s balance of payments report. Net sector FDI…
The IMF projects Oman to be the Gulf’s sole country with positive growth this year, at about 2.4%. Details from the IMF assessment are not provided in the sourced material. Uncertainty remains about broader…
Oil prices fluctuated, with Brent near $106 and WTI near $94, amid signals of possible output increases and concerns over supply disruptions following major Saudi incidents. Analysts at Goldman Sachs raised…
Gold prices eased after hitting their highest level in over a week, as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data this week to gauge the Federal Reserve’s likely stance on future policy. Silver also slipped,…
3IQ Corp. reports that its UAE subsidiary 3IQ Middle East Ltd. has received a preliminary license approval (Category 4) from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The move follows a strategic partnership with…
Kuwait's national petroleum company emphasizes its continued adherence to obligations amid current exceptional conditions and challenges. The statement underscores resilience and ongoing operations, without…
A Kuwaiti initiative highlights the consolidation of universities and students under a single framework, signaling potential shifts in higher education collaboration and access. The report emphasizes ongoing…
The West Java provincial government is awaiting the Ministry of Home Affairs’ evaluation of a proposed Rp3.4 trillion regional loan. Details on eligibility, potential disbursement, and approval criteria have…
Bank Jatim teams up with 10 housing developers under the association of member companies to expand access to home financing for the public.
A French-language piece from La Vie Éco notes Morocco is shifting from two decades of pumped-storage (STEP) toward expanding battery energy storage (BESS) to better integrate renewables, improve grid…
A French-language report from La Vie Éco describes Saham Bank launching a redesigned mobile application that aims to simplify everyday transactions, boost client autonomy, and improve access to their advisor.…
Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said 17 investment funds ordered liquidated after last month’s crisis have settled, with talks on an ordinary liquidation ongoing and potential progress toward an Atlas…
American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford receive the Nobel Prize in economics for work on microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stability. The announcement highlights their…
A French-language opinion piece argues that the next five years will determine Morocco’s leadership role in the Maghreb, Africa, the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic, and relations with Europe, in the…
An Indonesian automotive article explains signs that indicate a vehicle battery (aki) is weakening, highlighting its importance in supplying electrical power to start the engine. The piece notes practical…
DP World highlights that over 80% of global merchandise moves by sea, with containerized goods worth around $14 trillion. It identifies four structural shifts shaping production locations, shipping…
SMS, voicemail, call forwarding, missed-call alerts, and collect-call services have moved to the background for UAE mobile subscribers, amid a shift toward data packs and digital services. Results show…
Karem Shuaib, CEO of Al-Rozn for Investment Banking, cautions that while Abu Dhabi and Dubai equities benefit from solid earnings and cash flow, valuations are being affected by geopolitical developments and…
The Minister of Finance of Qatar, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with Dame Susan Langley, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, during her visit to Qatar. Details of discussions or outcomes were not provided in…
Qatar Development Bank unveiled the Advanced Manufacturing Hub (Manarat) to accelerate industrial transformation and boost the competitiveness of Qatar’s industrial sector.
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) opened Sunday trading down 84.27 points (0.94%), with the index at 8,921 points, reflecting declines across all sectors.
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, held discussions with Chevron’s senior executives to review the remaining steps to connect Cyprus’ Aphrodite natural gas field to Egypt’s…
Bahraini lender KFH–Bahrain announces the rollout of a fully digitized liquidity management solution that is Shari’a compliant, marking a milestone in digital Islamic finance within the Kingdom of Bahrain.…
Bitcoin rose slightly above $82,000 amid ongoing market pressures from anticipated U.S. monetary policy and higher oil prices. Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple also edged higher, while investors weighed…
Saeed Al-Hajri and Lord Mervyn Davies chaired a high-level roundtable in London with UAE and UK business leaders to advance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The discussions highlighted the UAE’s…
The International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) intends to start registering companies later in the year, with full licensing operations anticipated in 2027, as it progresses its development plans.
Egyptian gold prices edged up marginally in the morning, with local markets reflecting a recent global pullback in gold. Price movements varied by purity, and demand showed a gradual improvement, led more by…
Tam Bank (Digital) announces a collaboration with the Scientific Center, part of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science, to launch the new season of the STEAM Bus program.
A French-language piece argues that overconfidence in one’s own abilities can lead to poor policies, calling for citizen consultation and intellectual humility. The article highlights the need for inclusive…
Morocco’s central bank reduced overall injections to 152.5 billion MAD as the liquidity need grew to 136.5 billion MAD in September. The injections comprised 57.1 billion MAD of 7-day advances, 47.6 billion…
Visit Qatar’s Garden Souq event at Raffles Hotel Singapore (7–9 Oct) concluded during Singapore’s race week, drawing over 1,700 attendees. The brief notes the event’s operational details are limited by the…
According to La Vie Éco, official foreign reserves stood at 515.7 billion dirhams on October 2, up 1.8% versus the prior week and 23% year over year. The report notes a 2.95% depreciation of the dirham…
PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Sulawesi Tengah (Bank Sulteng) affirms ongoing weekend operations and will keep all branch offices serving customers. The announcement notes all branches across the network will…
NMDC Group announced the formal launch of its new self-propelled cutter suction dredger Abu Al-Bakhous, built for heavy-duty dredging, rock breaking, and deep navigation works. The vessel, built in China,…
Ombudsman Republik Indonesia perwakilan Kalimantan Utara and Komisi VII DPR RI announce strengthened collaboration to tackle obstacles facing micro, small, and medium enterprises in Kalimantan Utara…
The UAE participated in Gulf industrial committees and showcased capabilities to deepen regional industrial ties, promote advanced technology and AI-driven manufacturing, and expand UAE-Gulf industrial…
Bezos’s net worth rose by $87 billion to $368.5 billion as Blue Origin’s valuation jumped to $140 billion after a funding round. The surge places him second to Elon Musk, with Larry Page following. The…
The Indonesian Audit Board (BPK) identifies various problems in the management of state finances totaling Rp49.28 trillion. Details on the specific issues, affected agencies, and corrective actions were not…
Türkiye opened the Çerkezköy-Kapıkule section of its Halkalı-Kapıkule railway, extending the national high-speed rail network toward the Bulgarian border. The new section measures 153 km, linking domestic…
Türkiye and the European Space Agency (ESA) are reportedly discussing renewed cooperation and potential joint orbital programs, according to an expert cited in the report. Details on scope, timeline, and…
Turkish prosecutors have named 214 individuals and companies claiming to have earned a combined 187.65 billion Turkish lira (about $3.8 billion) from three investment funds at the center of an ongoing…
New financial disclosures show Donald Trump’s August trades include notable investments in Meta and SpaceX debt, alongside substantial handling of other tech stocks. Within days of acquiring SpaceX bonds,…
The United States has paused the permanent-residency pathway for foreign workers at several tech companies, citing widespread misuse of the visa program. While noting concerns about multiple investigations,…
GlobalFoundries and TSMC announce a manufacturing agreement worth $2 billion, concentrating silicon interposer (packaging) production in the United States. The deal supports supply chains for advanced…
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, through the Oman Logistics Centre and in cooperation with the Oman Logistics Association, launched the fourth edition of the Best…
Russian and US officials reportedly held discussions on involving a US investor in Nord Stream gas flows to Europe, amid ongoing Ukraine war tensions. Details, timelines, and parties involved remain unclear;…
A Moroccan regional call for proposals invites investment on publicly owned land for five tourism projects, including lodging, ecotourism, and camping. Proposals must reflect the natural, cultural, and…
Morocco reports 15.7 million international visitors through September 2026, up 5% from the same period in 2025, adding more than 717,000 arrivals. The source notes are from the Ministry of Tourism,…
Kuwait preserves its classification as a Secondary Emerging Market by FTSE Russell in the latest market classification review released in October.
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS dibuka melemah sekitar 0,16% (28 poin), dengan pergerakan terkait laporan ancaman serangan militer AS terhadap Iran.
Indonesia’s Deposit Insurance Agency (LPS) has paid Rp46.8 billion in insured deposits for four Shariah-compliant banks (BPRS) in Aceh that were revoked by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Details on…
Indonesia’s PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI) announced updates to the WOND R digital features available to priority customers, signaling continued enhancement of its digital banking suite.
Boubyan Bank (Kuwait) has won Private Banker International’s Global Wealth award for 2026, named the world’s best Islamic private wealth services bank. The report notes the bank’s recognition within Islamic…
Türkiye signals a focus on macro-financial stability and a tight fiscal stance to cushion the economy from recent global headwinds, including disruptions linked to wars and other uncertainties. The approach…
Mubadala Investment Company outlined its long-term investment approach and plans to strengthen its presence in Asian markets during the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore. The session covered…
Arab Gulf markets report that Dubai’s real estate registration fees (4%) yielded 15.2 billion dirhams for January–September 2026, based on total transactions of 380 billion dirhams. This marks the…
Qatar took part in three GCC meetings—the Commercial Cooperation Committee (71st), the Industrial Cooperation Committee (57th), and the Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs—held in Manama,…
At the 16th Islamic finance conference in Dubai, S&P Global Ratings and DIFC discussed forecasts for 2026–2027. UAE credit is expected to grow about 10% annually, supported by strong corporate demand and…
Ooredoo Qatar has signed a strategic agreement with McKinsey & Company to support its next phase of transformation, with a focus on digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement…
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) opened with a marginal gain, up 0.04% and 3.75 points to 9,263, supported by gains across three sectors. No further details on sectors or drivers beyond the opening move.
Egyptian and Cypriot officials emphasised accelerating gas connection projects and turning discovered resources into production, leveraging Egypt’s infrastructure to receive, process, and liquefy gas, and to…
Paramount Sky Dance has finalized a $110‑billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new media and entertainment power under one umbrella. The merged entity combines film franchises like Harry…
Dubai’s real added value from wholesale and retail trade reached 50.9 billion dirhams in Q1 2026, up 2.6% year-on-year, accounting for about 22% of Dubai’s GDP. UAE-wide retail sales in 2025 rose 7%, with…
The World Bank expects the UAE economy to accelerate in 2027, with real GDP growth around 9.5% and per capita GDP growth near 8%. Inflation is forecast to ease to about 1.8% in 2027 from 2.7% in 2026. The…
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) announced participation with a high-level group representing the institution at the IMF and World Bank Group annual meetings. No further details were provided.
Spain’s government approved emergency housing measures following violence in Barcelona tied to housing concerns, with details of the decrees not disclosed. The situation remains uncertain as authorities…
La Vie Éco reports that Comediablanca will perform two galas in Taghazout Bay on Oct 23–24, featuring twelve Moroccan and international comedians at the Taghazout Bay Marriott Resort. The event is framed as…
At the SEACEN Summit, Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Ricky P. Gozali outlined three priority areas for central banks as artificial intelligence becomes more prominent, underscoring cautious and measured…
Indonesia’s Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) plans a 6% subsidized mortgage rate, as stated by BTN President Director Nixon L. P. Napitupulu, aiming to assist lower-middle-income communities.
A La Vie Éco report notes that innovative financing has been a key budget valve during the rise of public investment. With its extinction, the Moroccan government must activate other levers without…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara calls on the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) to raise the quality of its oversight. Details on specific measures, timelines, or authorities were…
A Moroccan surge in critical mineral mining has seen hundreds of millions of dollars invested to develop numerous deposits. A focused look highlights a cluster of investors who are emerging as standout…
A federal class-action lawsuit in Chicago alleges that McDonald’s illegally coordinates menu prices across the United States using AI-powered methods. Details remain uncertain as the case develops, with no…
Workers in Oman sent about $9.5 billion abroad in 2025, amounting to roughly 8.7% of Oman’s GDP, as remittance flows rise and GCC outflows reach a record level of $161 billion. The report notes substantial…
Khaleeji Bank in Bahrain announced five memoranda of understanding aimed at expanding housing finance solutions and increasing homeownership options. Details on the MoUs, parties involved, and potential…
Dubai’s housing market steadied through nine months of 2026, with rents broadly holding across areas as renters renew leases rather than move. Population growth and strong demand sustain this trend, with…
UAE investment activity is characterized by wide geographic spread and sector coverage, with outward FDI totaling 63.353 billion USD in 2025 and a cumulative outward investment stock of 402.729 billion USD by…
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at CABSAT SATExpo in Dubai, highlighting its sovereign capabilities for the region’s communications, broadcast, and satellite technology sectors.
A UAE resort on Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island unveils Win Marina, a yacht harbor for 98 vessels with a 5-meter depth, connecting directly to Win Grand Marina experiences. The facility aims to be ready in…
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Euroclear announced a collaboration to establish an international settlement link, making Qatari government bonds and sukuk Euroclearable. The move aims to provide international…
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC)—comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Algeria and Venezuela—emphasized safeguarding international maritime routes and energy…
Saudi Aramco reduced its November official selling prices for Asian buyers to the lowest level in six years, a move described as aimed at preserving market share amid higher freight costs and regional…
Egypt’s Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) has announced closing dates in October for bidding on three gold exploration blocks under its Open Blocks System. Details on the blocks…
Dubai International Airport topped the list of the world’s airports by scheduled international seats in October, providing 4.6 million outbound seats (9.2 million round trips), a 5.3% month-on-month rise. The…
The US president designated Jay Clayton to head a new White House AI task force aiming to keep the United States at the forefront of AI development while pledging to protect American interests and improve…
Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Sunday, led by Saudi Arabia where investor enthusiasm returned amid stable oil prices and expectations of slower U.S. rate hikes. The Saudi index gained about 1.1%,…
The government plans to reintroduce Bantuan Subsidi Upah (BSU) in Q4 2026, providing Rp900,000 to eligible workers. Details on eligibility and how to check recipients are outlined by the source. Exact…
A French-language Morroccan economy piece highlights weekly notable figures Loubna Tricha, Hamid Bentahar, and Hicham El Mhajri. The article surveys their current activities and public profiles without…
A French automaker announces a €10 billion investment in electric vehicles, with an earlier note of €13 billion in additional EV investments planned over the medium term under its futuREady plan. The report…
Global mergers and acquisitions slowed in Q3 to $993 billion, down 41% from the previous quarter, the first quarter below $1 trillion since a prior period. The slowing pace reflects tighter financing…