Head of Business and Economics - August 2025

Ministerial coordination underway to ensure effective implementation of Startup Charter goals: Deputy PM

Hussein Eissa, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, said ongoing coordination and integration among members of the ministerial entrepreneurship group are aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of…

Banque du Caire posts 16% rise in Q1 2026 net profit to EGP 4bn

Banque du Caire reported strong financial performance during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with net profit after tax rising 16% year-on-year to EGP 4bn, compared with EGP 3.4bn in the corresponding period of 2025. The…

Egypt steps up preparations to host 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Alamein

Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President and Chairperson George Elombi have held a press briefing at the CBE headquarters ahead of the 33rd Afreximbank…

Egypt, Eritrea sign maritime transport pact, declare Red Sea security exclusive to littoral states

Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement on Saturday to launch a shipping line connecting their ports, as Cairo declared that the security of the Red Sea remains the exclusive responsibility…

Qatar Chamber, QFC sign MoU to strengthen private sector and attract investment

Qatar Chamber and Qatar Financial Center (QFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in supporting the private sector's contribution to sustainable development in Qatar…

German logistics ‘facing significant exposure’ in Gulf trade corridors

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is taking a heavy toll on German businesses, with more than four in five companies reporting negative effects on their operations, according to a flash survey by the German…

Russia-Islamic World Summit kicks off in Kazan

The 17th International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” has commenced in the capital of Tatarstan, drawing record international participation and highlighting Russia’s growing engagement with the…

Samsung foundry supplies AI chips to Tesla and Nvidia

A looming 18-day strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung that has triggered worries within the government, rattled foreign investors and threatened global ‌supply chains rests on one crucial question: Who should share…

Companies’ borrowing and floating charges

The main purposes for establishing companies include, inter alia, undertaking trading activities, join forces with others in the same field and to perform business away from direct personal responsibility. Another…

India and UAE sign defence and energy deals during Modi's state visit

India and UAE sign defence and energy deals during Modi's state visit Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:46 The deals come amid rising economic challenges in India, exacerbated by US-Israeli war on Iran…

Inside Israel’s Flag March and the erasure of Palestinians in Jerusalem

Inside Israel’s Flag March and the erasure of Palestinians in Jerusalem Submitted by Jared Hillel on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 09:19 Ultra-nationalist Israelis project dominance and control through Third Temple imagery, racist…

Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit

The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.

Trump Leaves Beijing Touting Business Deals, Heaping Praise on Xi

Morocco and Syria Establish Joint Business Council

War Worsens Lebanon's Economic Crisis with Job Losses, Price Gouging and Slow Business

Trump says Beijing opposes Iranian toll in Hormuz, as Chinese vessels exit waterway

Trump says Beijing opposes Iranian toll in Hormuz, as Chinese vessels exit waterway Chinese President Xi Jinping opposes Iran charging a toll in the Strait of Hormuz and is considering buying more oil from the US to…

Xi warns Trump against mishandling Taiwan

China's President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump Thursday that mishandling the countries' disagreements over Taiwan ‌could push China-US relations to a 'dangerous place,' as the two leaders met…

India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit

India and the ​United Arab Emirates agreed the ‌framework for a strategic defence partnership yesterday, the Indian foreign ministry ‌said, as they seek ⁠to deepen ties ‌amid the Iran war. The two countries ‌also signed…

DMIS celebrates stellar success in CBSE Class XII board results

Doha Modern Indian School, Qatar, has once again etched its name in academic distinction with a stellar and resplendent performance in the CBSE Class XII Board Examinations 2025–26. The students delivered exceptional…

Lusail International Circuit launches premium hospitality packages for F1 Qatar Grand Prix

Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has officially launched its premium hospitality packages for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026, taking place from November 27 to 29, offering guests an elevated race…