“The balance of power has tilted against Iran a bit,” said Iranian analyst Arash Azizi. Iran is losing some of the leverage it had over the Strait of Hormuz because it has been unable to close it …
Macao offers Malaysian companies a bridge to China – MCBC chairman
Chairman Senator Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan, hosting a meeting with the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Sam Hou Fai, and his visiting delegation. said Macao occupies a …
Cyprus business development organisation law: new funding opportunities for SMEs
By Ramona Livera and Alexandra de Gouveia In July 2026, the Cyprus Business Development Organisation Law 2026 (Law 124(I)/2026) was enacted, providing for the establishment and operation of the Cyprus …
Cyprus Business Now: startups, retail, Keravnos, Geely, AI strategy, BoC, CSE
Cyprus-based venture capital firm 33East has invested in Piney, a Cyprus-founded property operations startup that has raised €1.6 million as it expands from Europe into the United States. 33East said …
APM Terminals Bahrain celebrates milestone as Khalifa Bin Salman Port wins ‘Sustainable Institution’ award
APM Terminals Bahrain, operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has celebrated a national milestone after the port won the regional ‘Sustainable Institution’ award at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum 2026 in …
UAE listed firms’ Q2 profits surge 28.6% to Dh79.2 billion on banking, real estate strength
Abu Dhabi and Dubai companies’ combined net profits outpaced most GCC peers as energy, banking and real estate sectors drove regional earnings to a record high …
Can UAE employees start a business while keeping their jobs? What the law says
Employees can set up or invest in a UAE business while remaining employed, but an employer’s NOC and potential non-compete restrictions are key legal considerations …
Million Dollar Listing star Ben Bandari reveals the day his Dubai property firm made AED1 million
His success reflects the remarkable growth of Dubai’s property industry, which has produced record sales, rapidly rising prices and substantial commissions for its most successful brokers.
Iraq’s Three-Initiative Plan for Arab Transport Resilience
By John Lee. Iraq has proposed three strategic initiatives to strengthen transport continuity, trade flows, and supply chains across the Arab region, presented at the third virtual meeting of the …
Iraqi and Indian Chambers Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
By John Lee. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, via video call.