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KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — After years in Pakistan, Obaidullah returned home to Kandahar with little more than savings and determination. Today, he runs a small soap factory with his family—an act of quiet resilience in a country where opportunities remain scarce. Working out of a rented house in Kandahar’s District 2, Obaidullah produces up ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan and Italy are advancing a new phase of bilateral cooperation focused on sustainable agriculture and academic exchange, with two major initiatives announced this month in the fields of industrial hemp cultivation and higher education. The Italian agricultural organization Unione Coltivatori Italiani (UCI),...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has announced a sweeping set of incentives for entrepreneurs importing sheep and goats from Mongolia, as part of a broader agricultural deal aimed at boosting food security and domestic livestock production. The new measures, outlined in a presidential decree signed on July 18, include concessional loa...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — In a bid to enhance transparency in trade and boost investor confidence, the Taliban-led Afghan government has inaugurated a new revenue collection center in Kabul, aimed at regulating the issuance of Certificates of Origin and invoice registration for import-export businesses. The new facility, launched by the Mini...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s non-oil trade with its 15 neighboring countries reached $13.42 billion in the spring quarter of the current Iranian year, according to new figures released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). The data, covering the period from March 20 to June 21, show around 23 million tons of [&...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has launched a new global brand aimed at boosting its fish exports, positioning the Indian Ocean archipelago as a premium source of sustainably caught seafood. President Mohamed Muizzu introduced the brand — titled “From Maldives” — during a business forum in London on Thursday, as part of a broader [&helli...
TINDOUF, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria is accelerating the development of its Gara Djebilet iron ore mega-project, unveiling detailed plans for a vast network of ore processing units and industrial facilities. The project is aimed at transforming one of the world’s largest untapped mineral reserves into a cornerstone of national industrial growth. ...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has maintained its position as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter in 2024, reinforcing its role as a key player in the global garment industry. Export earnings remained strong at $38.48 billion, reflecting resilience despite global economic and geopolitical headwinds. According to the World Trade ...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Qatar Airways has successfully completed the installation of Starlink high-speed satellite internet across its entire Boeing 777 fleet, becoming the first and only airline in the Middle East and North Africa to offer the service and the largest global operator of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft. The milestone was achie...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on the green transition, sustainable tourism, and environmental investments, following high-level talks between Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad and British Ambassador to Cairo Gareth Bayley. The meeting follows Fouad’s recen...
