Finance

Economy

Tech Lender Ayan Capital to Raise £25 Million in Series A Funding

London-based Ayan Capital, an Islamic car finance platform for private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers is looking to raise up to £25 million in Series A debt and equity funding.

May, 2024

Economy

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.

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

Economy

Dubai Financial Market on Target to Becoming Top Four GFC

The Supreme Committee for the Development of Capital Markets and Exchanges in Dubai round-tabled the latest Dubai Financial Market review, and the results speak for themselves.

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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BusinessDecember, 2024

Kuwait Endorses Iraq’s USD 17 Billion Road Infrastructure Project at COP29

At the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Kuwait's Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, reaffirmed his nation’s support for Iraq’s landmark road infrastructure project, promising 100,000 jobs for the duration of the project.

CulturalMay, 2024

Modern Kazakhstan is Becoming a Cultural and Spiritual Cornucopia

A demure cultural revolution has taken root in Kazakhstan ever since it detached itself from the Soviet Union in 1991. As one of the world’s biggest producers of uranium and rare metals, this Central Asian country is charting a course to craft a prosperous, multi-ethnic Kazakh identity.

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France Ambassador Applauds UAE’s Economic Rise and Rosy Outlook

Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum discusses bilateral trade and sports with France Ambassador to the UAE Nicolas Niemtchinow at the Emirates Towers in Dubai this month.

Economy

The Global South Should Stand Side-By-Side

For this week’s newsletter, we are pleased to share an interview from the recent China-Africa Cooperation Summit with the Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies South Sudan Executive Director Melha Rout Biel and the Global Times. Biel unpacks how China and Africa can move forward together to create a shared future, with mutual prosperity.

Business

Turkmenistan’s Eco-Energy Revolution

The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted an international conference to explore strategies for advancing its energy industry while ensuring ecological compatibility this month.