ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye announced plans to reopen the long-awaited Syria–Jordan trade corridor by next year, reviving a key regional land route that will reconnect Turkish exports with Jordan and Gulf markets through Syrian territory, officials announced. Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said the corridor, part of a June agreement between Tü...
DUBAI (MNTV) — The UAE’s construction sector is gaining steady momentum despite rising costs and labor shortages, according to a new Turner & Townsend market intelligence survey for 2025. The report revealed that 71 percent of contractors, consultants, and developers described the market as “warming,” citing ongoing growth across real esta...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia showcased a new wave of next-generation hybrid vehicles powered by advanced Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology at the EV Auto Show Riyadh 2025, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing investment in green and intelligent transportation. Among the key exhibitors, Chinese automaker Rox Motors i...
LAS VEGAS (MNTV) — Iraq’s fintech sector made a high-profile appearance this week as International Smart Card (Qi Card), the country’s flagship digital payment platform, took center stage at the major global industry event Money 20/20 USA 2025 in Las Vegas (October 26–29). The company is listed as an official sponsor of the summit, where [&he...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the energy sector, aiming to accelerate Iraq’s path toward energy self-sufficiency and strengthen bilateral relations grounded in shared economic interests. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Ener...
OGUN STATE, Nigeria (MNTV) — China’s Stellar Steel Company Limited is investing $450 million in the construction of a steel mill in Nigeria’s Ogun state, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun announced Monday. The project, implemented by subsidiaries of China’s Galaxy Group and RSIN Group from Fuzhou, is expected to become operational by mid-2026. Once...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed a new agreement to expand bilateral cooperation on product standards and certification, focusing on mutual recognition of halal goods in a move expected to ease trade and strengthen economic ties between the two South Asian nations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed ...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families in the United Arab Emirates are emerging as global frontrunners in the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital assets to enhance wealth management, according to a new report by Standard Chartered Global Private Bank. The study, titled “The Great Repositioning,” revealed that 71 p...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Doha Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with PayTabs Group to accelerate the growth of digital commerce in Qatar, marking a key step toward advancing the country’s cashless economy and fostering innovation within its financial ecosystem. The collaboration merges Doha Bank’s established financial expertise with P...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman-based Petrogas E&P, the exploration and production arm of the Mohammed Al Barwani Group, has signed contracts to evaluate hydrocarbon potential in two major Algerian basins, strengthening its international footprint across Africa and Europe. The agreements were formalized with Algeria’s state-owned Agency for the...
