DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) —- Bangladesh’s efforts to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees received a boost after Qatar Charity and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) signed a new partnership to expand humanitarian assistance and attract additional international funding for one of the world’s largest and longest-runnin...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has pledged to intensify his government’s anti-corruption campaign after authorities arrested dozens of politicians and senior officials and seized millions of dollars in cash, gold and assets in one of the country’s largest graft investigations in recent years. Speaking duri...
MARRAKECH, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco is strengthening its position as a regional center for fashion and creative industries through the Audace initiative, a platform designed to help local designers expand into international markets while showcasing the country’s rich craftsmanship. The second edition of Destination Créative Marrakech, he...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has awarded grants to 48 film projects from 39 countries under its Spring 2026 funding cycle, continuing its long-running support for independent filmmakers in Qatar, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and across the world. The institute said the selected projects include works by Qatari...
ALKHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Artificial intelligence is becoming the first source of advice for many Saudis, with consumers increasingly relying on AI tools for tasks ranging from business branding and fitness planning to language learning before consulting professional experts. The shift reflects Saudi Arabia’s rapid adoption of AI t...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that the recent ceasefire agreement marked a “great victory” for the Iranian people, announcing that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets will be released through Qatar and that sanctions on the country’s oil and petrochemical sectors have been lifted. Speaking during a visit...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – The coin burqa, a traditional women’s face veil once widely worn in Makkah, continues to be celebrated as one of the city’s most distinctive cultural symbols, reflecting its rich heritage and long-standing social traditions. Traditionally crafted from fine black or red fabric, the veil featured opening...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – Oman has introduced tougher anti-bribery measures for the private sector through amendments to the Penal Code issued under Royal Decree No. 66 of 2026, expanding criminal liability and imposing stricter penalties for corruption-related offenses. The amendments, published in the Official Gazette, create a separate chapter ...
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 [...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Indian authorities have uncovered a bonded labor camp inside a paper plate manufacturing factory in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Workers, including children, were allegedly held captive for more than a year, subjected to brutal torture and denied wages. Investigators are also probing the alleged death of one l...
