While Europe is keeping a close eye on the U.S.-China rivalry, the United Arab Emirates is quietly — and quickly — positioning itself at the forefront of emerging technologies.
Syria begins circulating new currency notes
Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday as the crisis-hit nation seeks to stabilise the economy as it recovers from the fall ...
Syria to start replacing currency from January, central bank says
Syria will start swapping old banknotes for new ones from Jan. 1, 2026, its central bank chief said on Thursday, as Damascus tries to relaunch ...
Fresh North Korea missile test sets off emergency alert in Japan
South Korea's military also confirmed the launch, saying the missile was fired toward waters off North Korea’s east coast.
Saudi Arabia approves $57.87bn Annual Borrowing Plan for FY2026
This covers the anticipated budget deficit of $44bn as well as principal repayments for debt maturing during the year ...
Saudi Electricity completes critical substation for Aramco Stadium
The scope of work included building a 115/13.8-kV substation and linking it to the grid through more than 2.4 kilometres of underground cables ...
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) Signs MoU with Ant International to Expand Business in Saudi Arabia, Supporting Regional Digital Innovation
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International to welcome and facilitate its business expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Why protests are growing across Iran amid rising nuclear tensions
Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy.
Economic collapse and US threats fuel widening protests across Iran
Jon Gambrell / The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. Tehran is still ...
Hong Kong to boost tech and financial services integration amid AI boom: Paul Chan
Finance chief hails city’s role as international capital market for Chinese tech, citing AI chipmaker Biren’s 82 per cent gains at its debut.