RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia and Oman have signed a development memorandum of understanding to support the establishment of the Thumrait Industrial City Project in southern Oman, reinforcing bilateral economic and development cooperation. The agreement was signed by Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Sultan bin Abdu...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has launched a new phase in its effort to strengthen domestic food production by sending local farmers abroad for international training, underscoring a broader government push to modernize agriculture in one of the world’s most import-dependent island economies. Authorities say the initiative reflects grow...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is seeking to expand its light engineering sector into global markets as policymakers and industry leaders warn that the country’s share of the world’s multi-trillion-dollar engineering trade remains marginal despite rising domestic capacity. The push comes as the Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026 ope...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman has announced plans to develop a 400-kilometer pipeline network to transport green hydrogen from production areas to industrial zones and export terminals, officials said this week. The project is a central pillar of the Sultanate’s strategy to position itself as a global leader in renewable and low-carbon energy, su...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh on Wednesday opened its largest annual technology showcase, positioning digital innovation as a pillar of future economic growth while warning that unethical use of technology could damage both credibility and opportunity in global markets. The Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026, hosted in the capital...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has taken a significant step toward building a domestic defence manufacturing base after signing a government-to-government agreement with a Chinese company to establish a local production and assembly facility for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. The agreement, signed at the Bangladesh Air Force headq...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has launched a new batch of its Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program as part of a broader push to diversify its economy, reduce reliance on tourism, and strengthen food security in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable island nations. The program, inaugurated this month at Maniyafushi in Kaafu At...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Digital marketing agency Bold Brand has launched a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketing services in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as part of its regional expansion and efforts to support digital transformation among businesses. The agency said the new AI-driven offerings are designed to improve marketing effi...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egyptian consumer finance company Mogo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with electronic payments firm Geidea to expand point-of-sale and digital payment solutions across Egypt, the companies said. Under the agreement, Geidea’s smart POS devices will be integrated with Mogo’s consumer finance, installment, and ...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has outlined an ambitious railway development strategy backed by Dinars 2.4 trillion (approximately $US 18.5 billion), according to Nabil Boubaya, central director of the National Railway Investment Design and Implementation Supervision Agency (Anesrif), in a recent national radio interview. Boubaya explained ...
