NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — In the central Indian city of Indore, the son of a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has triggered outrage after allegedly instructing shopkeepers to dismiss Muslim employees and vacate rentals occupied by Muslim traders, in what rights advocates describe as an attempt to formalize economic discrimination al...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has rapidly emerged as a leading global destination for corporate travel, fueled by economic diversification, digital innovation, and large-scale infrastructure projects, according to a new industry report. The sector was valued at $18.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to e...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman has launched a major battery manufacturing project worth over OMR188 million ($488.6 million) to accelerate its clean energy transition and support its net-zero emissions target by 2050. The advanced facility, covering 370,000 square meters in the Salalah Free Zone, will produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP CAM), ammo...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — GCC-based venture capital firm VentureSouq has completed the closing of its second FinTech Fund (FinTech Fund II), strengthening its role as a leading early-stage investor across the Middle East and North Africa. The new fund, according to Zawya News, secured backing from a top-tier group of limited partners, including PIF-...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran and Pakistan have agreed to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion annually, as senior officials from both countries met in Tehran to discuss strengthening economic ties alongside political and cultural cooperation. The announcement came after Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Atabak hosted Pakista...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq has signed new investment agreements worth $1 billion with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, to advance projects in energy, agriculture, and finance as the country works to consolidate its economic recovery after decades of conflict. The announcement was made duri...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is preparing to launch pilot projects using stablecoins for payments and tokenized assets in its capital markets, signaling the country’s push to modernize its financial system through blockchain technologies. The plan was announced following a September 10 meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoye...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) has signed a major agreement with India’s Coromandel International Ltd to supply 500,000 tonnes of phosphate annually, starting in April 2026, in a move set to boost economic and industrial ties between the two countries. The deal was formalized at JPMC’s Industrial Complex in Aq...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — PwC, one of the world’s largest professional services networks, has inaugurated its new 22,400-square-meter regional headquarters in Laysen Valley, Saudi Arabia strengthening Riyadh’s position as a leading business hub for multinational corporations. The announcement was made during the firm’s annual partners’ mee...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Officials and entrepreneurs have unveiled proposals to accelerate the country’s financial technology sector, as Uzbekistan looks to position itself as a regional fintech hub. The push comes amid rapid global expansion of digital finance, projected to surpass $600 billion by 2030. According to UZ Daily, Uzbekistan’...
