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China Unicom (Middle East) Operations Limited officially launched its operations in Dubai United Arab Emirates this week, marking a pivotal milestone in the telecommunications giant's global expansion strategy.
Iraq has emerged as the second-largest oil exporter to the United States, surpassing traditional suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Mexico, according to a recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The completion of a 270-kilometer, 400 kV power transmission line between Iran and Armenia, stretching through Armenia’s mountainous and forested terrain is the longest transmission line in the country and is expected to facilitate a more efficient and stable exchange of electricity between Iran and Armenia.
At the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Kuwait's Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, reaffirmed his nation’s support for Iraq’s landmark road infrastructure project, promising 100,000 jobs for the duration of the project.
At the recent African Utility Week and Power Africa conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasises the need for Africa to embrace renewable energy as a foundation for its economic and environmental transformation.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) officially launched its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance healthcare education in MENA.
Collaboration aims to advance selected green energy transition projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the region with EIG’s targeted USD 1 billion dedicated regional fund.
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.
Instinctif appoints new Managing Partner Ikram Al-Yacoub to steer its strategic and financial communications for clients across vital sectors and major projects.
Sudan's brutal civil war is allegedly sustained by a massive, illicit gold trade. Warring factions profit from this trade by smuggling gold through neighbouring countries to international markets. Peace and ending starvation will depend on ending the flow of ‘blood gold’ and holding all beneficiaries accountable.
In early 2025, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek burst onto the scene with a smarter, cheaper model that stunned tech giants and investors alike. Its bold innovations didn’t just shake up the AI race — it signaled a new era where speed, ingenuity, and openness, rather than the size of teams and investments, would redefine the future.