The longest freight train that carries exported goods the longest distance at one time recently departed from Turkey for Kyrgyzstan. The train, which departed on April 30, ... ( read original story ...)
CASA-1000: Harnessing Hydel Energy of Central Asia
Energy is essential requirement for economic growth, development, employment and modern life. Without ample energy or electricity, the vicious circle of poverty perpetuates. Two Central Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan ships first grade flour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan as part of humanitarian aid
Kazakhstan’s KTZ Express railways operator has sent 60 covered wagons to Kyrgyzstan and 69 covered wagons to Tajikistan loaded with first grade flour ... ( read original story ...)
Missouri lawmakers pass bill against boycotting Israel
Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill to ban the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Wirecard fall sharply; traders cite concerns about Dubai business partner
Shares in Wirecard fell more than 13% to their lowest in more than two years on Friday, traders pointing to a tweet about a business partner based in Dubai liquidating as the reason for the sudden ... ( read original story ...)
Wirecard’s Dubai business partner enters liquidation
Wirecard’s most significant business partner of recent years, a Dubai business central to whistleblower allegations that the German payments group fraudulently inflated sales and profits, has ... ( read original story ...)
Wirecard shares plunge as Dubai-based partner shuts shop
Shares in Wirecard fell to more than two-year lows on Friday after a Dubai-based business partner closed its doors even as the German payments company played down the impact on operations. The shares ... ( read original story ...)
Is Dubai About To Get Another Bailout From Richer Neighbor Abu Dhabi?
The two emirates are reportedly discussing a potential rescue package for the troubled Dubai economy, but what assets might be involved? ( read original story ...)
Built for a global economy, Dubai now threatened by virus
Under pressure even before the outbreak, Dubai and its vast web of state-linked industries face billions of dollars in looming debt repayments. ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s historic gold souk shines again after lockdown
Evening dresses made of gold mesh, gilded sunglasses and glittering crowns are sparkling again from the windows of Dubai’s historic gold souk which was shuttered during the coronavirus lockdown. ( read original story ...)