Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on …
Pakistan’s Oil Dilemma: Keep IMF Happy or Protect Citizens From Rising Fuel Prices During Ramadan
Pakistan faces an energy dilemma as the Iran war pushes oil prices higher. IMF pressure for market pricing clashes with rising inflation and public anger, forcing the government to balance fiscal …
Bangladesh-Japan EPA success hinges on removing barriers to business: Economists
The success of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will depend largely on the country’s ability to reduce regulatory barriers, and foster a more efficient, investor-friendly …
EU meetings to resume normally in Cyprus from April, Cyprus energy minister says
BRUSSELS, March 16 (Reuters) – All EU informal councils will be held as planned in Cyprus between April and June, Cyprus Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Monday. Cyprus, which currently holds …
Iraq Stock Exchange: February trading activity and market sentiment
The ISX report for February 2026 shows 16.7 billion dinars in trades across 68 active companies. Discover the latest on the ISX60 index and market trends.
Iraq plans pipeline revamp for direct Kirkuk oil exports to Turkey, minister says
Iraq is working to revamp a disused pipeline that would allow oil to be pumped directly to Turkey’s Ceyhan port without passing through the Kurdistan region, Iraqi oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani …
The Iran war is driving an oil shock — but not a broad supply chain crisis, Goldman Sachs says
Oil shock from Iran war raises inflation concerns, but Goldman Sachs sees minimal impact on global supply chains outside energy sector.
Bureaucratic barriers must be removed to maximise Bangladesh–Japan EPA benefits: Fahmida Khatun
Fahmida Khatun noted that establishing a business in Bangladesh often requires more than 20 different licences and approvals from various government agencies, creating delays and increasing …
Seasonal boost pushes Brunei business sentiment into positive territory
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei businesses ended 2025 on a cautiously positive note, with overall sentiment edging into expansionary territory in December, according to the latest Business Sentiment Index …
What business schools can learn from Oman Chips
In business schools around the world, students study case studies of global brands that expanded across continents, reinvented their products repeatedly, and invested billions in marketing and …