Botswana-
Gaolathe unveils BETP Digital Hub, urges shift beyond Govt. projects
Gaolathe Unveils BETP Digital Hub, Urges Shift Beyond Government Projects
Uzbekistan-
Syria and Uzbekistan Sign Economic Cooperation MoU
Syria and Uzbekistan Sign Historic Economic Cooperation MoU, Boosting Regional Trade and Investment
Sri Lanka-
Essential services restored to 99% capacity
Sri Lanka's Essential Services Restored to 99% Capacity, A Step Towards Recovery
India-
Bank Strike Affects Services Nationwide
Bank Strike Affects Services Nationwide
Laos-
Laos Advances Sustainable Coffee and Tea Farming
Laos Advances Sustainable Coffee and Tea Farming, Boosting Rural Incomes and Regional Trade
Croatia-
Ryanair to Unveil Croatia Growth Plans Next Week
Ryanair Unveils Growth Plans for Croatia's 2026 Summer Season
United Arab Emirates-
Sharjah Permits Late-Night Business Operations During Ramadan and Eid
Sharjah Permits Late-Night Business Operations During Ramadan and Eid Amid Growing Concerns Over Public Health and Safety.
Kuwait-
All Employees Update Your Degrees Now Through Sahel App
Kuwait Launches Sahel App to Enhance Academic Credentialing
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-
Prime Minister Announces Operationalisation of National Development Bank
The Prime Minister Announces Operationalisation of National Development Bank
Solomon Islands-
Solomon Islands and Saudi Fund Enter Landmark Agreement
The Solomon Islands and Saudi Fund Enter Landmark Agreement, Boosting Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development
Argentina-
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies Backs EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Argentina Approves EU-Mercosur Trade Deal, Paving Way for Potential Economic Boom
Mozambique-
Mozambique Government Efforts to Save Mozal Smelter One Month Before Shutdown
Mozambique Government Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save Smelter Before Shutdown
Senegal-
Senegal Secures €630 Million Trade Finance Deal for Energy and Food Security
Senegal Secures €630 Million Trade Finance Deal to Boost Energy and Food Security
Uzbekistan-
Uzbekistan Construction and Interior Week underway in Tashkent (Feb 10-12)
Uzbekistan Launches Construction and Interior Week in Tashkent, Promoting Sustainable Development and Foreign Investment
Maldives-
Maldives Airports Company Secures USD 40 Million Loan from Sri Lankan Banks
The Maldives Airports Company Limited has secured a USD 40 million loan from a consortium of Sri Lankan banks to refinance capital expenditure for the new international passenger terminal at Velana International Airport.
Germany-
Germany Lufthansa Pilot Strike Tomorrow: Frankfurt, Munich Chaos
Germany's Aviation Industry Braces for Potential Strike by 5,000 Pilots
Russia-
Rosfinmonitoring Reports Blocking of Suspicious Accounts by Banks
Russia's Financial Regulator Blocks Suspicious Accounts Amid Ongoing Efforts to Combat Corruption and Money Laundering
Libya-
LIA Discusses Reinvesting Libya's Frozen Assets with China
Libya Explores Partnership with China to Invest in Oil and Gas Sector
Iraq-
Iraq signs MoU with Sanofi to boost pharmaceutical sector
Iraq Signs Historic MoU with Sanofi to Boost Pharmaceutical Sector
El Salvador-
US signs reciprocal trade agreement with El Salvador, imposing 10% base tariff with exemptions
US Signs Reciprocal Trade Agreement with El Salvador, Imposing Tariffs and Exemptions
Dominican Republic-
Médico Express and Arajet partner to boost medical tourism
Médico Express and Arajet Partner to Boost Medical Tourism in Dominican Republic
Saint Lucia-
The Budget Book is Red on St Lucia's Hotel Development
The proposed high-rise hotel development on Vigie Beach in Saint Lucia has sparked widespread concerns among locals, environmental groups, and regional authorities alike. The project, which includes a 150-room Marriott hotel and residences, has raised multiple red objections from public consultations, with worries over water supply, energy resilience, beach access, traffic, noise, security, conservation, and construction impacts dominating the discussion.
Bahamas-
Grand Bahama International Airport may get new financial backer for redevelopment
The Grand Bahama International Airport is poised to receive a significant financial injection to facilitate its redevelopment, with the potential for a new backer bringing substantial capital into the project. The airport, a crucial hub for international flights and cargo transportation in the Bahamas, has been in dire need of upgrade for several years.
Panama-
Panama Canal and US Reach Grain Shipments Agreement
The Panama Canal Authority and the United States have reached an agreement allowing for increased grain shipments through the iconic waterway, boosting maritime trade and economic growth.
Nauru-
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Announces Major Regulatory Updates
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Announces Major Regulatory Updates
Fiji-
Majority back proposed electricity tariff adjustment
Fiji Proposes Electricity Tariff Adjustment to Fund Renewable Energy Projects
Solomon Islands-
Solomon Islands and Saudi Fund Sign Landmark Development Agreement
The Solomon Islands and Saudi Fund Sign Landmark Development Agreement
Brazil-
Volvo Trucks Announces BRL 2.5 Billion Investment in Brazil
Volvo Trucks Announces BRL 2.5 Billion Investment in Brazil, Strengthening Presence in Latin America
Trinidad and Tobago-
High Court to rule on ex-TTFA marketing director's unpaid fees claim
High Court to Rule on Unpaid Fees Claim by Former TTFA Marketing Director
Seychelles-
Vice-President highlights Seychelles as a prime investment gateway in Gulf News interview
Seychelles Seeks to Lure Investors with Strategic Location and Favorable Business Climate
Turkey-
Turkish Defense Firm Plans New Weapons Export to US Market
Turkish Defense Firm Plans New Weapons Export to US Market
Brunei-
Brunei Unveils Royal Gesture of Generosity: Sultan's Personal Gift of Dates Distribution to Strengthen Regional Ties
Brunei, a small but strategically vital country nestled on the island of Borneo, has long navigated the complex landscape of Southeast Asian geopolitics with precision and finesse. As the youngest nation in the region, Brunei has skillfully cultivated a delicate balance between its rich oil reserves, strategic military locations, and cultural heritage, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to Islamic traditions and monarchic rule.
Saudi Arabia-
SAMI Unveils Four New Subsidiaries to Boost Defense Localization Efforts
Saudi Arabia Unveils Four New Subsidiaries to Boost Defense Localization Efforts
Saudi Arabia-
SAMI Unveils Ambitious Defense Localization Plan at World Defense Show
Saudi Arabian Military Industries Launches New Subsidiies and Initiatives
Saudi Arabia-
SAMI Unveils Ambitious Defense Modernization Plans at World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia solidifies its position as a leading player in the global defense industry, with SAMI unveiling new subsidiaries and initiatives at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Vision 2030, King Salman's ambitious plan to localize over 50% of defense spending by 2030.
Dominican Republic-
Air Europa Makes Emergency Refueling Stop at Santo Domingo Airport Amid Cuba Fuel Crisis
Air Europa has made refueling stops at Santo Domingo Airport in the Dominican Republic due to Cuba's crippling jet fuel shortage, which threatens to disrupt air travel between two of Latin America's most strategic nations. The move comes amidst US restrictions on Venezuelan oil shipments, which have crippled Cuba's ability to import essential fuel supplies.
Cuba-
Cuba's Jet Fuel Crisis: A Global Energy Security Threat
Cuba faces severe jet fuel shortage amid US blockade-induced energy crisis.
Barbados-
Masonic Orders Pledge Financial Support for Youth Leadership Development in Barbados
Masonic Orders Pledge Financial Support for Young Leaders in Barbados
United Kingdom-
UK Small Businesses on Brink of Collapse as 'Pandemic-Level' Pressures Mount
The UK economy is on the brink of collapse, with small businesses struggling under crippling costs, bureaucracy, and delays. A scathing report from Parliament's Business and Trade Committee has revealed that Britain's smallest firms are on the verge of a meltdown.
Liberia-
Liberia Suspends Starcell International's Telecom License Amid Regulatory Breaches
Liberia Suspends Starcell International's License Amid Regulatory Concerns
Slovenia-
Slovenia Launches Tenth Airline Subsidy Tender to Boost Connectivity
Slovenia Launches Tenth Subsidy Tender to Boost Air Connectivity
Iraq-
Iraq's Economy on Brink: Traders Take to the Streets Over New Customs Tariffs
Protesters in Baghdad Demand End to New Customs Tariffs Amid Economic Turmoil
Saint Lucia-
Uber Services Suspended in Saint Lucia Amid Tensions Over Regulation and Worker Rights
The Saint Lucia government has issued an ultimatum to ride-hailing giant Uber: suspend services immediately or face consequences. The decision comes as the island nation grapples with longstanding tensions between taxi unions, public transport council, and foreign corporations vying for dominance in the transportation sector.
Turkmenistan-
Turkish Trade Minister to Strengthen Economic Ties in Turkmenistan Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat is set to embark on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, as the 12th Turkish Export Products Exhibition officially opens its doors from February 10-12, 2026. The visit comes amid a broader effort by Ankara to bolster its presence in Central Asia and navigate complex regional dynamics.
Turkmenistan-
Turkmenistan Takes Key Step Towards Regional Integration at Second B5+1 Business Forum
Turkmenistan's High-Level Delegation Attends Second B5+1 Business Forum in Bishkek
Laos-
Hungary Completes Historic Handover of Vientiane Water Treatment Project to Lao Government
Hungary Transfers Ownership of Vientiane Water Treatment Project to Lao Government
Antigua and Barbuda-
Historic Social Security Building Demolished in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Demolition Marks New Era in Social Services
Ukraine-
Ukraine Businesses Fight for Survival Amidst Ongoing Power Cuts from Russian Attacks
Ukraine's Businesses Struggle to Stay Afloat Amidst Ongoing Conflict
United Arab Emirates-
UAE's $21B E-Commerce Ambition Takes Shape with PayPal and NEO PAY Alliance
The United Arab Emirates has long been a strategic partner of choice for global players seeking to tap into the lucrative Gulf market. With its strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa, the UAE has emerged as a key driver of economic growth in the region.
Samoa-
Samoa Takes Flight: Minister Mulipola Leads High-Stakes Investment Initiative to Secure National Airline's Future
Samoa Takes Flight as Investment Initiative Soars