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.
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.
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.
Saudi-based Taiba Investments announces a strategic partnership with Hilton to bring the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to the holy city of Madinah.
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.
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...
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 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.
Dubai-based SEE Holding, was honored with prestigious accolades for its Sustainable City development at the International Property Awards 2024 in London UK.
Burma Human Rights Network Executive Director Kyaw Win says that Malaysian leaders are vocal about the plight of Muslims in Myanmar and urges them to use their influence under Malaysia’s ASEAN’s chairmanship in 2025.
According to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand is committed to cooperating with Muslim countries on food security, energy, and climate change issues to enhance the country’s quality of life for its people.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Southeast Asia’s economy to grow by 4.7% in 2025, fuelled by booming manufacturing exports and public capital investment. As US-China tensions intensify, the region must navigate geopolitical risks and trade fragmentation to fulfil its aspiration to become a global supply chain hub.