Turkmenistan’s vision for a trans-Afghan gas pipeline to Pakistan and India may be given a fillip in the most convoluted of manners. With Europe steadily drawing down its purchases of Russian gas, …
Israel squandered its Druze friendship. What will happen now?
I am listening to this story being told by our Druze guide, a man named Jamal who owns the local hotel and loves taking groups on walking tours around his village. I am spending the weekend here with …
Top Republican accuses Biden administration of ‘unlawful’ stonewalling of Afghanistan oversight
The letter serves as an opening salvo for how Republicans, when they take control of the House in January, are planning to investigate the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in …
Vietnam loses US$15.6bn reserves in 3Q, 2022 after low rates
Asian export power house Vietnam has run a balance of payments deficit of 15.6 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2022, taking total reserve losses in the year to 21.544 billion US dollars, …
China’s property policy ‘arrows’ set to rescue developers, but with buyers’ faith shaken, will boom times return soon?
The policy ‘arrows’ Beijing fired in November will aid developers, but observers differ on the timing and magnitude of a rebound for the US$2.55 trillion market Faith in price appreciation has been …
Scary thought: spooky new Hong Kong haunted house trend sees home buyers take a chance on properties with a grisly past
New survey finds growing interest in ‘haunted’ properties among Hongkongers who would normally shun such places out of superstition Search for cheap deals in hard times sees more people consider …
How well as UAE property owners managing switch to short-stay rentals?
Property owners in UAE cashed in during the Doha World Cup by upping their game After the World Cup, short-stay rentals in Dubai will continue to ride the wave of demand that keeps growing. With the …
Uzbekistan holding talks on gas import from neighboring countries under commercial contracts – Uzbek energy minister
Uzbekistan plans to import gas and electrical power from neighboring countries under commercial contracts, but not through any alliance or union, the country’s Energy Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov …
IHG introduces Vignette Collection to region with Saudi Arabia property
The refurbished hotel will open in 2024 close to Dammam City’s main attractions. IHG introduces Vignette Collection to region with Saudi Arabia property. . Properties.
The Langham, Diriyah to open in Saudi Arabia in 2026
The property will be close to UNESCO world heritage sites and eco-tourism experiences. The Langham, Diriyah to open in Saudi Arabia in 2026. . Saudi Arabia.