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How PPP is Increasing Efficiencies Across Saudi’s Gigaprojects

UK legal firm Ashurst Senior Associates Jason Gouveia and Joanne McGuire discuss why concerns about whom ultimately bears the payment risk in a PPP arrangement becomes highly relevant in gigaprojects.

Cross-Border Co-ordination a Must to Meet Future Clean Energy Demand

According to Taqa CEO Omar Al Hashmi, the global demand for renewable energy is increasing. However, the windiest and sunniest parts of the world are not where the need for energy is highest. This is where transmission plays a big role, linking energy generation to energy use as a product of global interconnection, and diversifying production from renewable sources to create a steadier supply of clean power. 

Tender Now Open for 400MW Wind Project in Morocco

Morocco has opened a pre-qualification round in a tender for the construction and operation of a 400-MW wind farm complex in the northern part of the North African Kingdom today.

UAE and Oman Firms Sign USD 32 Billion in Energy Deal

An industrial and energy project valued at an estimated USD31.8 billion topped the recent investment agreements reached between the UAE and Oman following Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq’s visit to the UAE capital earlier this week.

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.

TotalEnergies Deploys a Multi-Energy Strategy from Oman to Malaysia

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné met with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and Minister of Energy HE Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi to reaffirm the long-term partnership between TotalEnergies and the Sultanate of Oman as well as launch the Marsa LNG Project during a meeting in Muscat this week.

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.

Arab Financial Services and ACI Worldwide Pen Ten-Year Payment Platform Partnership

ACI Worldwide announces a ten-year strategic partnership with Arab Financial Services to drive digital payments modernization for banks, fintechs and merchants across MENA.

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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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Bulgaria and Libya Trade Nearly Doubles in a Year

Trade between Bulgaria and Libya hits USD 337 million in the first eight months of 2024, up from USD 173.9 million year-on-year.

Southeast Asia’s Economic Surge: Navigating Opportunities and Risks

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.
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