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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to The Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association President Napolean Ningkos, the European Union’s deforestation regulations discriminate against local farmers who have been cultivating palm oil for decades and argues that the popular myth spun by NGOs that Dayaks are content to live as hunter-gatherers is conveniently false.
This weekend, Art Dubai 2025 promises to transform the city into a pulsating hub of creativity with 120+ exhibitors, daring digital commissions, and cutting-edge conversations—redefining the global art scene from the heart of the UAE.