BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC) has received cabinet approval to move forward with the Najaf–Karbala Metro project, signing an agreement with a joint venture between Malaysia’s HSS Engineering (HSSE) and Dubai-based Consultant HSS (CHSS). According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office, the Council ...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has mandated a group of international banks to arrange a five-year green Regulation S benchmark sukuk as part of its $25 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, the institution said. The AAA-rated multilateral development bank has appointed Barclays, BNP Paribas, Commerzba...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s assets under management (AUM) are projected to exceed $500 billion by 2030, supported by financial reforms, market development, and the growing availability of investment products, S&P Global Ratings said in a new report. According to S&P, the Kingdom’s asset management sector grew at an ave...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman Air has announced a global sales campaign offering up to 25% discounts on Business and Economy Class fares across its network, alongside the rollout of an expanded winter schedule with increased services to key destinations. The offer, valid for bookings until October 2 and travel between November 3, 2025, and [&hell...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran has published what it described as extensive documents and images tied to Israel’s nuclear program, unveiling the material in a televised documentary that Tehran says exposes sensitive facilities and scientific personnel. According to Al Jazeera, the film broadcast on state television showcased copies of passports sa...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Sinopec Oilfield Service, a subsidiary of China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, has signed a $359 million agreement to carry out expansion and modification works at the Ratawi oilfield in southern Iraq, the company said. The contract, awarded by project developer TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub Sas, tasks Sinopec with en...
NEW YORK, US (MNTV) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa delivered a landmark speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, calling for international support to rebuild the war-torn country while blaming Israel of trying to provoke new conflicts in the region. In his first UN appearance, the Syrian leader declared that his country ...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused Israel of breaching humanitarian law in Gaza, saying its “military campaign” has “exceeded the limits of proportionality” and caused civilian massacres. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Meloni said Israel “has no right to prevent the creation of a Pa...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – Nearly eight in 10 U.S. voters believe the country is in the midst of a political crisis, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday, reflecting heightened concerns after the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The poll found that 79% of registered voters see the U.S. a...
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – Drug addiction is now affecting children as young as 10 in primary schools, says Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, expressing grave concern over this critical threat demanding immediate national attention. He cited a particularly disturbing tactic used by dealers, offering free sweets lac...
