Global Islamic finance assets are forecast to reach US$3.69 trillion (US$1=RM4.05) by 2024, according to the 2020 Islamic Finance Development Report released by Refinitiv and the Islamic Corporation ... ( read original story ...)
India, Uzbekistan standing firmly against terrorism: PM Modi
Talking about convergence of views between the two countries on regional issues, he said an Afghan-led and Afghan-controlled process is required to restore peace in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
Erdogan Says Caucasus Platform Can Turn New Page in Turkey-Armenia Ties -NTV
Broadcaster NTV quoted Erdogan as telling reporters on his return flight from Baku that the regional platform - which will include Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Ar ... ( read original story ...)
China to step up fiscal support for new economic strategy
China will step up fiscal policy support for a strategy to make its economy mainly rely on domestic demand, supply chains and innovation, Finance Minister Liu Kun said. ( read original story ...)
Big Investors Split China Bets From Emerging Markets
The widening economic gulf between China and other emerging markets is prompting some of the world’s largest investors to change how they allocate money to the asset class. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai has been charged under China's new national security law for the city. Police said on Friday that the media tycoon had been charged with colluding with foreign forces. Specific ... ( read original story ...)
Embassy of the State of Qatar in the United States and International Spy Museum Team Up to Offer Virtual Experience for the Autistic Community
The International Spy Museum today announced that it will host a virtual event on Sunday, December 13th for autistic people and their families. Due to COVID-19, this virtual experience replaces the ... ( read original story ...)
Startups look to benefit from growing ties with Israel
Investors in the UAE and Israel are moving to strike deals in a business environment transformed by a diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries. One key sector that is likely to bring together ... ( read original story ...)
Which Middle Eastern and North African countries have normalised relations with Israel?
Morocco on Thursday became the latest country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to normalise relations with Israel. The kingdom is the fourth country from the region to have established ... ( read original story ...)
Keen to deepen development partnership with Uzbekistan: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India wants to deepen its “development partnership” with Uzbekistan. Addressing a virtual summit with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)