THOUSANDS of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gained further knowledge on how technology and digital platforms can help them grow their businesses sustainably and with ease during the 18th …
flydubai launches first direct UAE-Pokhara flights as Nepal network expands
flydubai has announced the launch of daily direct flights between Dubai and Pokhara, becoming the first airline to operate the route directly from the UAEto Nepal’s second-largest city.
Can Uzbekistan’s first unicorn become its first global technology champion?
By Tom Aris in Tashkent For decades, Uzbekistan was known for its cotton, gold and fruit. Today, it is increasingly attracting attention for something entirely different: technology. At the centre of …
CEL-SCI and Saudi Amarox to Conduct Signing Ceremony at BIO 2026 for Strategic Agreement to Advance Commercialization and Distribution of Multikine® in Saudi Arabia
SCI and Saudi Amarox to conduct signing ceremony at BIO 2026 for Strategic Agreement to advance commercialization and distribution of Multikine.
Smart Farming Startup Raises Six-Figure Investment
By John Lee. According to Orange Corners, Iraqi agricultural technology company Al Jabal Agriculture has secured a six-figure investment from Iraqi investors and strategic business partners to expand …
Analysis: Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens as Gulf Arab oil reaches market
Iran ‘s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz may be easing — and its own oil problems now seem to be mounting. The crucial strait at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of the world’s …
Invest Vietnam and ICIE launch Explore2Expand Vietnam initiative
Invest Vietnam and ICIE have launched Explore2Expand Vietnam, an initiative aimed at strengthening business, innovation and academic ties between India and Vietnam. The programme will connect …
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries.
South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% quarter-on-quarter, beating advance estimate
South Korea’s Q1 2026 GDP grew 1.8% quarter-on-quarter, beating the 1.7% advance estimate, driven by 5.9% export growth and 6.6% facilities investment.
Doing Business in South Korea? One Wrong Word Can Bring Down Your Brand
From Starbucks’ Tank Day blunder to election protests, South Korea’s political climate is making it one of the world’s riskiest brand environments.