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BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq is weighing the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Entrepreneurship as part of broader government efforts to curb unemployment and strengthen youth participation in the economy, a senior adviser to the prime minister said. Hussein Flamers, adviser to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Director General ...
WASHINGTON (MNTV) – At a time when conflict, displacement, and climate disasters are pushing millions toward hunger, a small cluster of families, including powerful dynasties from Muslim-majority countries, is accumulating wealth at an unprecedented pace. According to Bloomberg’s World’s Richest Families 2025 report, the 25 richest families in...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s trade exchange with China has reached approximately $54 billion, underscoring the growing economic and strategic partnership between the two countries, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said. The discussions took place during a meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi and Chinese officials, including Jin Xin, Assistant ...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — International ratings agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Iraq’s sovereign credit rating at B- with a stable outlook, signaling continued confidence in the country’s financial position despite regional and global pressures, the Ministry of Finance said. In its latest assessment, Fitch highlighted the resilience of Iraq’s...
MALÉ, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has secured new international financing to expand and modernise its public health system, with the Islamic Development Bank approving a grant worth $400,000 to support stronger primary healthcare and referral services across the island nation. The funding was announced over the weekend during the country’s ...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Airlines in the Middle East are projected to be the world’s most profitable in 2026, outperforming global averages in both financial performance and operational efficiency, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Reports from industry sources highlight the region’s rising domin...
HERAT CITY, Afghanistan (MNTV) — In a milestone for Afghanistan’s artisan economy, traditional glassware crafted in Herat has been exported to Europe and the United States for the first time, Pajhwok Afghan News reported. Officials said 500 pieces of decorative mosaic-style glass ornaments — featuring intricate miniature artwork and made using...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Qatar has formed a $20 billion joint venture with Canada-based Brookfield to develop large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure, a move officials say will position the country as a leading regional center for next-generation computing. The partnership involves Qai, a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority, an...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and several Egyptian government entities signed six memoranda of understanding designed to deepen cooperation on investment promotion, energy infrastructure, and sustainable-development initiatives in Egypt. Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, presen...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to construct a 785-kilometer high-speed railway connecting Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport with Doha’s Hamad International Airport, cutting travel time between the two capitals to around two hours. The deal was finalized during a meeting between S...
