MANAMA, Bahrain (MNTV) — BENEFIT, Bahrain’s leading electronic financial transactions provider, has introduced a Digital Direct Debit service through its BenefitPay application under the “Fawateer” platform, marking a new phase in the Kingdom’s digital payments transformation. According to TechAfrica News, the service replaces traditional pape...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has more than doubled its renewable energy capacity in two years, expanding output from 53 megawatts to 110 megawatts as the island nation pushes to cut its heavy dependence on imported diesel for electricity generation. The shift marks a significant step for a country that spends about $443.6 million [&hel...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is proposing the creation of a dedicated digital platform to connect its skilled workforce directly with Japanese employers, in a move aimed at modernizing overseas recruitment and expanding labor mobility between the two countries. The proposal was raised during talks between Foreign Minister Khalilur Rah...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Iraq has officially launched the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Star Venture Programme alongside its SME Finance and Development initiatives, marking a milestone for the country’s startup ecosystem. The initiative, supported by the European Union, seeks to strengthen small and medium-size...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is preparing to introduce a nationwide digital identification system for farmers, part of a broader effort to modernize agricultural governance and reduce corruption in the distribution of state support. Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said the government would launch a “Farmer Car...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria has unveiled a comprehensive Livestock Sector Strategy 2030 aimed at restoring production capacity, improving sustainability, and strengthening national food security after years of severe agricultural losses. The plan targets livestock, poultry, and fisheries, which support major segments of rural livelihoods an...
TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) — Tunisia ranked ninth in the world for date production in 2023, harvesting about 386,400 tonnes and reinforcing its reputation for premium date varieties, particularly the widely prized Deglet Nour. Global date production remains heavily concentrated in Arab countries, where desert climates, traditional cultivation metho...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates is planning to develop a large-scale tourism village along Morocco’s Atlantic coastline in the Sahara region, with a proposed project in the sparsely populated town of La Güera, according to local media reports. The project site lies near Morocco’s southern border on the Atlantic coast and is [&...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt’s petroleum sector is preparing for a significant expansion in offshore drilling, with 2026 set to record the highest number of offshore wells drilled in recent years, officials said. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said the upcoming drilling surge reflects growing momentum in offshore gas e...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan has officially recognized halal certificates issued in Russia, granting certified producers direct access to the Tajik market without the need for additional local approval, Russian state news agency TASS reported. The announcement, citing Russia’s quality assurance body Roskachestvo, said that Tajikist...
