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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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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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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.

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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Plant Based Milks Market Sees Highest Growth in Asia

While Asia has the biggest market revenue share due to its sheer population size, Europe and North America will see steeper growth in terms of average revenue per capita, as plant based milks continue to gain popularity worldwide.

The Global South Should Stand Side-By-Side

For this week’s newsletter, we are pleased to share an interview from the recent China-Africa Cooperation Summit with the Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies South Sudan Executive Director Melha Rout Biel and the Global Times. Biel unpacks how China and Africa can move forward together to create a shared future, with mutual prosperity.
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Saudi Ministry of Tourism Tempts Investors with Tourism Plan

Deputy Minister of Destinations Enablement Mahmoud Abdullhadi introduces the Tourism Investment Enablers Program at the recent International Hospitality Investment Forum in Saudi Arabia this month.