Sandrine Zimra

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 program is reportedly 85% complete or progressing as planned, according to the kingdom's investment minister, Khalid Al-Falih. 

Morocco has announced an ambitious plan to fully phase out coal power by 2040—if international climate finance is secured—according to a statement by the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), a global coalition of governments and organizations working to accelerate the transition from coal to clean energy.

The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee has approved for deposit a plan to build the permanent embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Herzliya, signaling a significant step forward in the normalization and strengthening of ties between the two countries.

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) kicks off tomorrow, October 22, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. 

After two years of dominating Israel’s skies during the Gaza war, El Al's market monopoly is coming to an end. The gradual return of foreign carriers to Ben Gurion Airport is reshaping the aviation sector — and El Al is already feeling the impact.

In a landmark transaction for India’s banking industry, Middle Eastern banking giant Emirates NBD has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in RBL Bank, a prominent Indian private sector lender, for $3.05 billion. 

Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan declared Saturday that the international community is rallying behind Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, ending over a decade of isolation and conflict.

The Middle East, North Africa (MENA) region and Pakistan are experiencing stronger-than-expected economic growth in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

Property transactions in Sharjah soared to AED44.3 billion (USD 12.05 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, marking a record 58.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.

Gulf carriers Qatar Airways and Emirates are ramping up their presence in Africa, competing for market dominance in a fast-growing and strategically vital aviation region, reports Jeune Afrique.

Investors on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) sent a strong signal of relief and optimism Sunday following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, coupled with the anticipated return of Israeli hostages from Gaza. 

Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached 7.5 million tonnes so far this year, an increase of about 650,000 tonnes compared to the same period in 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced, citing data from the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ).