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.
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.
The African Development Bank Group (ADB) and the International Organization for Migration are exploring ways to strengthen their partnership to address climate-related migration and development challenges across Africa.
Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for economic growth, education, and social development. Yet nearly 2.6 billion people—approximately one-third of the global population—remain without access.
During his inaugural state visit to India in January 2025, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized the need for Singapore to strengthen its engagement with...
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.
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.
Hungary signs an economic cooperation agreement with the UAE aimed at stimulating trade and investment flows between the two countries in Budapest this month.
he Ancient Culture of Anau Conference, organized by the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences, saw well-known historians, archaeologists, ethnographers, orientalists, eminent professors and young scientists convene from around the world in Turkmenistan this week.
The Singapore Tourism Board launches the Made in Singapore Campaign in the USA with the aim of showcasing quintessential Singaporean experiences to the US Market.
The Qatari fine arts movement continues to meet strong demand, with Qatar Museums working behind the scenes to entice international buyers to discover Qatar's established and emerging artists.