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Bonjour, UAE: French companies surge 44% as business presence tops 11,000
French companies operating in the UAE topped 11,000 in 2026 after registrations surged 44 per cent in 2025, highlighting deepening UAE-France business ties …
UAE and India ramp up $200bn trade drive as business ties deepen
Senior UAE and Indian ministers, diplomats and business leaders gathered in Dubai this week as both nations intensified efforts to expand bilateral trade to $200bn under the CEPA framework …
Syria, Germany deepen economic cooperation with focus on investment and reconstruction
Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen …
Alabbar: Damascus will surprise the world in next decade
I really believe that Damascus will be one of the most incredible cities in the future,” Emaar founder says at FII in Rome …
Diplomats get briefing on Sri Lanka Expo 2027
At the request of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry organised a Diplomatic Briefing on Sri Lanka Expo 2027 on 12 June at the …
Malaysia jumps 8 places in global economic competitiveness ranking
Malaysia climbed eight places to 15th in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, marking its strongest performance in recent years.
Syria’s Wheat Harvest Expected to More Than Double this Year
Asharq Al Awsat Syria’s wheat production is expected to more than double this year, authorities said, bolstered by heavier rains and the state’s recapture of a northeastern breadbasket region from …
Thailand’s ‘trust capital’ seen as strategic asset
Thailand’s long-standing reputation as a trusted and neutral regional partner could become a key strategic advantage as global trade, supply …
MSCI isn’t done with Indonesia yet: new report signals continued concerns over market transparency
MSCI flagged growing concerns about transparency in Indonesia’s stock market.