Head of Business and Economics- August 2026

Palestinian president's son elected to top Fatah leadership body

The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah's top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement's first congress in a decade. The congress came as Fatah…

Canada deepens Arctic defence ties

Since US President Donald Trump’s barrage of threats to seize Greenland, authorities on the frozen island have been seeking help from a northern ally: Canada. A reserve unit of the Canadian armed forces called the…

Bloomberg and Qatar deepen QEF partnership amid global uncertainty

Global events platforms have become more valuable, not less, as geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, and few partnerships illustrate that dynamic better than the one underpinning the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF). Karen…

New Graphic Novel “Landing in Place” Explores Egyptian American Identity Amidst Global History

On May 19, 2026, the Penguin Random House imprint Kokila will publish “Landing in Place: A Graphic Novel,” a coming-of-age story exploring an Egyptian American girl’s search for identity across her college experiences,…

Egypt introduces unified VAT refund system to accelerate procedures, improve efficiency: ETA head

Rasha Abdel Aal, head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the issuance of new executive instructions establishing a unified and comprehensive framework for all tax authority units responsible for handling…

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…

Canada strikes deal to start building oil pipeline in 2027

Canada and Alberta reached a carbon pricing deal that opens the way for construction of a new oil pipeline starting as early as 2027, while scaling back an expensive project to capture greenhouse gas emissions. Prime…

Qatar eyes 20 climatetech unicorns by 2040

Qatar's climatetech sector has steadily evolved from a niche sustainability drive into a strategic pillar of diversification and national resilience; even as the Iran war may appear to slow climate investment, but…

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