NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Hindu cattle traders and livestock farmers in India’s eastern state of West Bengal have begun publicly criticizing the newly elected BJP government after a sweeping crackdown on Eid al-Adha cattle trade disrupted local markets and left many sellers facing mounting financial losses. The controversy erupted after the st...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Renewable energy projects account for only a small fraction of Bangladesh’s national energy spending, while fossil fuel infrastructure continues to dominate government allocations despite the country’s growing climate vulnerability and ambitious clean energy targets, according to a new study released Sunday. Research...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt has launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen its cotton and textile sector by supporting small and medium-sized businesses involved in textile manufacturing, spinning, weaving and related industries, as the country seeks to boost exports and revive the global reputation of Egyptian cotton. The new program, cal...
LONDON (MNTV) — Financial technology company nsave has expanded its services into Syria, introducing inbound money transfers and international banking products aimed at improving financial access for Syrians facing economic instability and limited banking infrastructure. According to IBS Intelligence, the London-based company said the rollout ...
MARRAKECH, Morocco (MNTV) — Eight African countries gathered in Marrakech this month for the first Regional Forum on the Development of the Coffee Value Chain in Africa, launching a new initiative aimed at increasing African control over coffee processing, exports and international market access. The two-day forum, held May 5-6, was organized ...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco plans to inject an additional $2 billion into its 2026 state budget to help shield the domestic economy from the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to Reuters citing a government source. The source said the extra funding would be used to support emergency economic measures as disruptions [&hel...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia is expanding the use of digital technologies and biosecurity systems to strengthen crop protection and reduce the impact of agricultural pests, reports SPA. The efforts come as countries mark the International Day of Plant Health, with growing global attention on safeguarding food supplies and ecosyst...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt plans to attract up to $77.5 billion in investments through seven investment zones currently under construction across three governorates, as the country seeks to expand private sector activity and create large-scale employment opportunities, reports Arab News. The planned zones are expected to accommodate 214 proje...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria’s state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with major international energy firms ConocoPhillips, TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy to begin preparations for offshore oil and gas exploration in Syrian territorial waters. The agreement was signed by SPC chief executive Youssef...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Chinese automotive components manufacturer Ningbo Gaofa Automotive Control System has announced plans to establish its first production facility outside Asia in Morocco, expanding its international operations as the North African kingdom strengthens its position as a global vehicle manufacturing center. The Shanghai-lis...
