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The Potential is Undeniable, But Nobody Eats Potential

African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina makes an impassioned plea at the World Economic Forum “Food and Water for All” panel discussion in Riyadh this week.

UAE Economy Driven Largely by Non-Oil Growth

MEED Analyst John Bambridge says that the UAE has demonstrated remarkable economic resilience in recent years, with its non-oil sector bouncing back from Covid-19 and emerging as the real driving force behind the country’s growth. 

Indonesia and Egypt Full Steam Ahead on Urban Planning Relocation Strategy

NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Senior Lecturer Dr Woo Jun Jie discusses Singapore’s urban planning mitigation against congestion strategies in light of the new capital cities currently under construction in Indonesia and Egypt.

Tunisia Achieves Bumper Olive Oil Harvest Due to New Production Methods

Tunisian Agricultural Minister Abdelmonem Belati says that the olive oil industry must take advantage of high export prices to capitalise on a bumper harvest.

Ugandan President Launches the First Interest-Free Islamic Bank

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni officially opens Salaam Bank, the country's first interest-free commercial Islamic bank in Kampala Uganda this week.

Tehran Targeting USD 20 Billion in Trade with Baghdad by 2027

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Affairs Mehdi Safari says that the country is targeting an annual USD 20 billion trade with neighboring Iraq by 2027.

Strong Profits Forecast for Kuwaiti and Other Gulf Oil Refineries for FY2025

Kuwaiti oil refineries Al-Zour and Al-Ahmadi, along with Mina Abdullah and Duqm, which are jointly owned by Kuwait and the Sultanate of Oman, are poised for significant profits in the years 2024 and 2025.

KPMG says Venture Capital Markets in Central Asia Surpass Northern Regions

Kazakhstan has emerged as the leader in the region in terms of venture capital volumes and development rates.

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Qatar Hypermarket Launches Halal Thai Promo for Good Taste and Goodwill

Graced by Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar H E Sira Swangsilpa, and Lulu Hypermarket Regional Director Shaijan MO together with dignitaries from the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha, the Halal Thai Food Promotion launch aims to foster goodwill between the two countries and celebrate Thai culture and cuisine.
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Gas Monetisation a Strategic Focus as Libya Increases Exports to Europe

Libya has allocated USD 1.23 billion to develop the Hamada NC-7 concession in its latest budget, which was approved by Libya’s eastern-based parliament last month, according to a recent MEED report.

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.

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The Evolution and Beatific Execution of Ras Al Khaimah Art

Featuring works from 107 local and international artists and welcoming 45,000 visitors from around the world, Ras Al Khaimah Art 2024 exhibition at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village wowed the crowds.

Old Moroccan Tradition Heralds New Spring Orange Blossoms

A foreshadowing of paradise for some, Moroccan sisters get their distillation coppers brewing orange blossom teas and honey-laden pastries to welcome the Spring.
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