MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has recorded a sharp increase in contributions to its national Zakat fund, with collections doubling in June compared with the same month last year, providing a significant boost to the country’s Islamic welfare system that finances healthcare and assistance for vulnerable families. According to the M...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Venture capital investment in Middle East and North Africa startups fell sharply during the first half of 2026 as regional conflicts, cautious investors and weaker cross-border capital flows slowed fundraising across the region, according to a new industry report. Research platform MAGNiTT said startups across the...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is accelerating its transition toward electric mobility, unveiling plans to make electric vehicles account for 30% of all transport by 2030 as the country seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, curb dependence on imported fuel and establish a domestic electric vehicle manufacturing industry. The target ...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Amazon has introduced its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, in Egypt, promising customers delivery of groceries and everyday essentials in as little as 20 minutes as the company strengthens its presence in the country’s expanding quick-commerce sector. The service is initially available in selected areas of ...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh recorded the fastest growth in foreign direct investment among South Asian economies in 2025, as inflows rose by about 45% from a year earlier, underscoring growing investor confidence despite a difficult global investment climate. According to the World Investment Report 2026 released by the United Nation...
ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates attracted a record AED177.3 billion ($48.3 billion) in foreign direct investment in 2025, ranking ninth globally for inbound FDI, according to the latest UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report. According to the report, the UAE maintained second place worldwide f...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has approved a landmark proposal allowing Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink to export unfiltered international internet bandwidth through the country to neighboring nations, a move officials say could strengthen Bangladesh’s position as a regional digital connectivity hub and crea...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria will require an estimated $25 billion in investment to achieve its hydrogen production goals by 2040, as the country seeks to establish itself as a major supplier of low-carbon hydrogen to European markets, according to a new report by the Energy Research Unit. The report said Algeria’s long-term hydroge...
PARIS, France (MNTV) – Saudi Arabia and France are seeking to deepen their economic partnership by expanding private sector cooperation, with bilateral trade reaching $12 billion in 2025 and both countries exploring new investment opportunities across key sectors. Speaking during the Vision Golfe forum in Paris, Federation of Saudi Chambers Se...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – Oman has unveiled a new digital supply chain program for its energy sector, seeking to modernize procurement, strengthen governance and improve operational efficiency across one of the country’s largest industries. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals during its inaugural meeting chaired b...
