BEIJING (MNTV) — China’s expanding infrastructure engagement in the Middle East could play a significant role in addressing long-standing regional connectivity deficits, according to a new policy report released by New Lines Insititute. The report, titled China–Middle East Connectivity: Iraq, Egypt, and Oman, identifies weak economic integrati...
TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) — Amen Bank is set to place artificial intelligence at the center of business and financial transformation with a dedicated forum scheduled for January 26, 2026, in the Tunisian capital. The event, titled “Artificial Intelligence for the Economic and Financial Development of Tunisian Businesses,” will take place from 8:30...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Saudi Arabia has formally implemented a new regulatory system allowing foreign individuals and entities to own real estate, marking a significant shift in the Kingdom’s property market, authorities said. The Real Estate General Authority confirmed that the regulations governing non-Saudi property ownership have en...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Artificial intelligence-powered visual tools are emerging as a key driver in transforming Morocco’s traditional artisanal economy, enabling craftsmen and small businesses to market centuries-old products more effectively in the global digital marketplace. Morocco’s historic souqs, famed for their colours, textures and h...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has recorded more than €1 billion ($1.17 billion) in economic gains from hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with international assessments describing the tournament as the most financially successful edition in the competition’s history. Beyond football, AFCON 2025 acted as a major economic catalyst...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — In a modest studio in Indonesia’s capital, discarded fabric scraps are being transformed into intricate textile artworks through a mother–daughter collaboration rooted in sustainability and storytelling. Threadapeutic, founded in 2015 by Jakarta-based artist Hana Surya, repurposes garment factory offcuts into one-of...
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (MNTV) — Egypt and Burkina Faso have signed agreement to strengthen trade, investment and development cooperation, following talks between public and private sector representatives from both countries. The agreement was signed on January 17 in Ouagadougou between MAG Trade & Investment, an Egyptian firm specializi...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Maldives has opened one of its largest fully solar-powered hydroponic farming facilities, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic food production and reduce reliance on imported agricultural produce. The Vaadhoo Green Farm, located on Vaadhoo, is a community-led project that integrates...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — A one-billion-dollar Trump-branded mixed-use development has been launched in the Saudi city of Jeddah, marking a new expansion in the Kingdom’s high-end real estate sector, developers said. The project, named Trump Plaza Jeddah, is being developed by Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate firm majority-ow...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria has introduced a government-backed national program to upgrade one- and two-star hotels, aiming to improve service standards, strengthen destination competitiveness, and support the recovery of the tourism sector. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Tourism, is based on a partnership model with hotel owners, t...
