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...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has launched a national digital marketplace designed to help local photographers, filmmakers and other creative professionals sell their work directly to international buyers as the country seeks to expand its digital economy and promote homegrown creative industries. The new platform, called Creatoll, was ...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt has approved the preliminary listing of four state-owned companies as the government moves ahead with its privatization program aimed at increasing private sector participation in the economy. According to a cabinet statement, the companies selected include three operating in the petroleum sector — Engineering for P...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt’s cosmetics and personal care industry generated more than US$900 million in revenue in 2025, with the market projected to reach US$1.57 billion by 2032 as consumer demand continues to rise. According to Egypt News, industry estimates suggest the sector will grow at an average annual rate of about 7%, driven [...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has opened its first overseas investment promotion office in China as part of a broader strategy to attract Chinese manufacturers, strengthen industrial cooperation and position itself as a regional production hub amid shifting global supply chains. The announcement was made during an “Invest Banglad...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish its first wind turbine manufacturing plant and develop a 2-gigawatt wind power project in the Gulf of Suez, as the country accelerates efforts to expand renewable energy production and localize clean energy technologies. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended t...
