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.
In just a year since signing a trade deal, UAE–Türkiye non-oil trade surged to $40.5 billion in 2024, making Türkiye the UAE’s fourth-largest trading partner. Beyond gold and machinery, the two are rapidly shaping a fruitful economic alliance.
Nigeria is poised to extend financial inclusion and unlock new economic opportunities through A2A. The move mirrors success stories from Brazil, India, and beyond.
As major exporters brace for impact and manufacturing faces soaring costs due to increased steel tariffs, consumers could be hit hardest, with average U.S. households facing a potential USD 2,500 hike in yearly expenses.
Global trade is shifting as nations actively pursue regional agreements in Latin America, the Middle East, and ASEAN. Driven by a desire for enhanced economic cooperation and diversified partnerships beyond traditional Western markets, these deals focus on tariff reduction and increased market access.
Countries in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific are seizing opportunities amid US-led tariff hikes, by diversifying their economies and forging new partnerships. Despite the IMF downgrading global growth forecasts, there’s optimism that strengthening regional ties is helping to build long term resilience - with or without the US.
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.
Tendering to host the Asian Cup 2031 gets interesting with high-stakes bidding wars, unexpected alliances and visionary pitches all competing for the love of the game, and lots of moolah.
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati calls on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to strengthen its commitment to diversity by increasing the representation of Indonesian professionals in its leadership roles.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute Fellow and CQ University Lecturer Saba Sinai says that in all the analysis and portrayals of conflict and strife in Western Media, we should not forget that the Middle East is a region with a rich history and a vibrant cultural and intellectual life. Sinai urges the Western media to take responsibility and present the region in its totality.
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.