The geopolitical landscape in early 2025 has been marked by volatility, fragmentation, and deepening polarization. From high-stakes summits and critical elections to landmark anniversaries, we outline the key events to keep an eye on over the coming months.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, hosted a tripartite meeting in Cairo with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Yacine Fall and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar this month.
According to recent reports, Tunisian authorities are actively working to restore diplomatic ties with Morocco and reinstate ambassadors in both capitals, signaling an effort to resolve a years-long rift.
As the global geopolitical landscape shifts toward a multipolar framework, one of the most consequential developments is the rise of smaller regional alliances.
The Arab League is preparing to send a special envoy to Damascus to engage with Syria’s new leadership following the recent exit of President Bashar al-Assad.
El Salvador’s story of transformation has been one of faith, bold leadership and ambitious goals—a story that took the spotlight at the 9th High-Level Meeting of the OECD Development Centre in Paris this month.
South Africa’s newly assumed G20 Presidency will prioritize the African Union’s Agenda 2063, positioning the continent’s transformative blueprint at the centre of global discussions.
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.
Singapore’s Monetary Authority aims to elevate its financial hub status by injecting significant capital into the local stock market to drive growth, improve liquidity, and attract investors amid strong regional competition.
Graced by Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar H E Sira Swangsilpa, and Lulu Hypermarket Regional Director Shaijan MO together with dignitaries from the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha, the Halal Thai Food Promotion launch aims to foster goodwill between the two countries and celebrate Thai culture and cuisine.
Hungary signs an economic cooperation agreement with the UAE aimed at stimulating trade and investment flows between the two countries in Budapest this month.
This first equity phase is part of USD 130 million investment to place Ethiopia on a USD 5 billion African medical tourism map with the development of a new specialty Roha hospital in Addis Ababa.
KSA’s Date palm oasis Al-Ahsa is stirring up a fresh wave of growth and economic flair thanks to the huge commercial success of its Saram Al-Ahsa 2024 date auction in KSA.