Dubai Ranks 6th Globally in 2026 Smart Cities Index, Leading the Middle East

Dubai smart city has secured the sixth position globally in the 2026 Smart Cities Index, marking a major achievement in its digital transformation journey. The ranking highlights the emirate’s strong progress in technology and innovation. The International Institute for Management Development evaluated 148 cities in this year’s report. Zurich ranked first, followed by Oslo and Geneva. However, Dubai maintained its...

Iraqi Fuel Convoys Enter Syria After Years, Opening New Regional Energy Route

Iraqi fuel convoys entered Syria for the first time in years, signaling a major shift in regional energy logistics. The convoy crossed through the...

Dubai Ranks 6th Globally in 2026 Smart Cities Index, Leading the Middle East

Dubai smart city has secured the sixth position globally in the 2026 Smart Cities Index, marking a major achievement in its digital transformation journey....

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia Expand Manpower Cooperation and Skilled Worker Recruitment

Manpower cooperation between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia is expanding as both countries explore new opportunities for labor collaboration. Officials discussed increasing worker recruitment and...

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Singapore bunker imports are declining as fuel shipments from Kuwait have effectively disappeared. The disruption follows escalating regional tensions that have limited access through the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwaiti very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) supplies have not reached Singapore since the conflict began. As a result, traders and suppliers are adjusting sourcing strategies to meet demand in the world’s...

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