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Nigeria’s 500M Clean Energy and SME Deal Fest at AFNIS 2025

Leaders and high-stakes investors met homegrown innovation that focused on growth through domestic ownership at the AFNIS 2025 Summit in Abuja Nigeria this month.

July, 2025

Business

Stitch Raises USD 55 M to Accelerate Digital Payments Market in SA

South Africa’s fintech scene lays claim to Africa’s digital future as Stitch raises USD 55 million to revolutionize payments—despite limited infrastructure and regulatory hurdles.

April, 2025

Business

USD29.2 Billion Deal Unlocks Africa’s Potential

During the Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days 2024, investors committed USD29.2 billion to various projects across the continent, underscoring Africa's increasing appeal as a destination for global capital.

December, 2024

Business

Cityscape Global Welcomed Sports Stars and Real Estate Zsars to the Kingdom

Cityscape Global saw major sports stars and international investors attend its Investor Forum in Riyadh KSA this month.

November, 2024

Business

Hilton to Introduce Madinah’s First Waldorf Astoria

Saudi-based Taiba Investments announces a strategic partnership with Hilton to bring the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to the holy city of Madinah.

October, 2024

Business

Masdar to Acquire Saeta for USD 1.4 Billion

The transaction would see Masdar acquire a portfolio of 745MW of predominantly wind assets, and a 1.6GW development pipeline in Spain and Portugal from Brookfield. This deal represents one of Iberia’s largest renewable energy transactions, as the company targets global capacity of 100GW by 2030.

September, 2024

Business

Al Hamra Showcases Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Opportunities at Harrods

Emirati Real Estate firm Al Hamra will pitch to international investors at Harrods in London throughout August 2024.

August, 2024

Business

Saudia Group Signs Largest Agreement to Acquire Up to 100 eVTOL Jets

Saudia Group and electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium N.V. signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50...

July, 2024

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CulturalAugust, 2025

The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.

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EconomyAugust, 2025

KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

BusinessAugust, 2025

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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BusinessApril, 2024

MetaHomes App Offers Free Property Listing for All

UAE-based Real Estate platform is offering users the opportunity to list their properties for free for a limited time only.

Food HubMarch, 2025

Mobile-First Consumers Drive Southeast Asia’s E-Grocery Boom

Southeast Asia's e-grocery market is set for significant growth, driven by mobile-first consumers and affordable internet, but e-retailers must innovate with omnichannel strategies and sustainability to overcome challenges and maintain momentum.

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Partanna Global Deploys First Carbon-Negative Concrete Blocks in the Gulf

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Identity, Nationalism and the Politics of Sectarianism in the Middle East

ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies PhD Candidate Khalid Al Bostanji reviews the work of Miaad A. Hassan on how majorities and minorities in the Middle East shape political identities. He argues that these identities have not been sectarian but rather responsive to highly nuanced political and external challenges.