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PayU GPO Launches A2A Payments in Nigeria

Nigeria is poised to extend financial inclusion and unlock new economic opportunities through A2A. The move mirrors success stories from Brazil, India, and beyond.

July, 2025

Economy

Gambia Urges IsDB to Extend Support to Non-Member Countries

Gambia Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita, has called on the Islamic Development Bank to expand its financial support beyond its member countries to include Muslim communities in non-member nations.

February, 2025

Economy

ANEXT Bank and Schroders Break Down Investment Barriers for MSMEs

According to a recent survey by ANEXT Bank, four in five MSMEs have never purchased investment instruments, citing a lack of excess liquidity, know-how, and suitable product options as the top reasons.

November, 2024

Economy

Complex Banking ID Checks is Bad for UX and New Business

According to the latest report from FICO, one in three Indonesians abandon opening a personal bank account due to complex identity checks.

August, 2024

Economy

Indonesia Aims to Become a Global Halal Hub

The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) says that they are committed to helping Indonesia become a global halal financial hub.

July, 2024

Economy

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.

March, 2024

Economy

Barclays Bank CEO Rasha Badawi Says Diversification Aids Against Global Uncertainties

UAE Barclays Bank CEO Rasha Badawi says that the past few years has seen the region experience rapid growth and consumer confidence across multiple sectors.

March, 2024

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CulturalAugust, 2025

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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EconomyAugust, 2025

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.

BusinessAugust, 2025

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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BusinessSeptember, 2024

Masdar to Acquire Saeta for USD 1.4 Billion

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.

EconomyNovember, 2024

De-Dollarisation, BRICs and the Rise of the Global South

According to Dr David King Boison, the power of a currency lies not just in its intrinsic value, but in the trust and systems that nations build around it. In this essay, Boison discusses the rapid expansion of BRICs and how it may offer a sustainable alternative for nations seeking autonomy from Western-led financial systems.

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FILMART 2025: Groundbreaking Collabs and the Ethics of AI Use in Animation

FILMART 2025 expanded its global reach, drawing top filmmakers, financiers, producers, musicians, and animation artists from emerging territories beyond Asia. The event showcased new projects and explored AI's transformative role in filmmaking, paving the way for future entertainment innovations.

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Largest IPO in Oman’s History as Part of Divestment Strategy

Oman's sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority announces an Initial Public Offering for 25% of the shares of OQ Exploration & Production, a subsidiary of OQ Group, which is fully owned by OIA. This IPO is set to become the largest in Oman's history on the Muscat Stock Exchange.

Tech

HAQQ Network Confirms the Launch of its RWA, the Gold Token by Q2 2024

A key part of HAQQ Network’s expansion project is the launch of its Gold token in June, marking a significant step in the network’s larger goal of tokenizing Real-World Assets. HAQQ Network Co-Founder and CEO Alex Malkov shares their exciting and bumpy ride from inception to date.