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...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has introduced a new Advanced Air Mobility program as part of the country’s National Aviation Strategy 2040, laying the groundwork for the future use of drones and next-generation electric aircraft. The initiative is aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and is designed to encourage innovatio...
CASABLANCA, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco is strengthening its position in the global drone industry as it develops domestic unmanned aerial vehicle production capabilities and attracts partnerships with international defense companies. The Benslimane industrial zone near Casablanca has emerged as a center for drone manufacturing, hosting projects ...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives is expanding agricultural projects across several islands as part of a broader strategy to reduce its heavy reliance on imported food, with authorities promoting modern farming techniques and a planned agricultural economic zone to strengthen long-term food security. The Indian Ocean archipelago imports the...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is expanding rooftop solar power across government buildings, businesses and urban infrastructure as part of an ambitious plan to generate 35,000 megawatts of electricity by 2030 while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and accelerating its transition toward renewable energy. The South Asian nati...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) – Iraq is moving forward with plans to export crude oil and naphtha through Syrian territory as part of efforts to diversify its export routes and reduce dependence on southern maritime terminals affected by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Under the plan, Iraqi oil will be transported to the Mediterranean ports [&hell...
