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Why Investors Tout Orchard Road Over Wall Street

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June, 2025

Economy

Kazakhstan Expands Islamic Finance with New Shariah-Compliant ETF

Kazakhstan marked a significant milestone in Islamic finance with the launch of its Central Asia and Caucasus’ first Shariah-compliant exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the International Trading System’s Shariah index.

February, 2025

Economy

IMF Urges Ethiopian Support for Economic Reforms

Speaking at a recent press briefing at the Ministry of Finance in Addis Ababa alongside Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called on Ethiopians to support the government’s economic reform efforts.

February, 2025

Economy

Egypt’s New Chapter in its Economic Revival

Egypt is set to receive a USD 1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund in January 2025, as part of its USD 8 billion Extended Fund Facility programme.

January, 2025

Economy

Pakistan Secures USD 20 Billion World Bank Loan for Development

The World Bank has approved a USD20 billion loan package for Pakistan under a ten-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), with climate change related investment being a key focus of the agreement.

January, 2025

Economy

Muscat Means Mo’ Money for Muslim Investors

Investors Alert! HH Sayyid Faris Bin Fatik Al Said announces new investment opportunities in Oman.

September, 2024

Economy

Fintech Sector Growth in Kazakhstan Signals Sunny Days Ahead

According to Financial Writer Jessica Weisman-Pitts, investors would be wise to keep abreast of Kazakhstan’s fintech sector, where leading technology firms are investing heavily in the nation’s growth thanks to a young, educated workforce and a super ambitious national Digital Agenda.

September, 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

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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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Abu Dhabi to host Saudi Super Cup

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Top Ten Tech Startups in 2025

From AI Agents to Ten Minute Deliveries and Hyperspectral Satellites, we select the top ten tech startups that have been backed by big funding and bold ideas, which reveals where technology—and investor confidence—is headed next.

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