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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.

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.

Hungary Looks to Partner with UAE for Investment in Priority Sectors

Hungary signs an economic cooperation agreement with the UAE aimed at stimulating trade and investment flows between the two countries in Budapest this month.

Pakistan’s Rice Exports Surge Thanks to India’s Export Restrictions

Rice exports from Pakistan surged 85.8%, reaching USD 2.5 billion within eight months, largely due to India’s self-imposed restrictions on its own shipments.

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.

USD 31.4 Billion in Non-Oil Trade Between UAE and USA in 2023

US-UAE Business Council Chairman Danny Seabright says the volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and the United States of America rose to USD 31.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to continue to grow at the same pace in 2024.

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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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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.

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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Blacklane Claims Business Class Travel Boosts Productivity and Competency

Next time you’re haggling for a business class upgrade with your accounts department, point them to Blacklane’s recent report Luxury and Productivity: The Changing Face of Travel and Work which claims that luxury experiences have a direct correlation to improved worker competency.

Dr Fatima Abouali Leads Africa’s Sports Medicine Revolution

President of the Moroccan Anti-Doping Agency (AMAD) Dr. Fatima Abouali is elected as the President of the Executive Bureau of the African Union of Sports Medicine (UAMS) in late January 2025 in Cairo Egypt.
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