Iraq Records 1,120 TIR Transit Journeys as Regional Freight Traffic Expands

Iraq recorded 1,120 TIR transit journeys during September, highlighting stronger cross-border freight activity. The TIR system supports Iraq’s growing role as a regional transport corridor. Moreover, freight traveled from Turkey and Europe toward Gulf countries and Jordan. These movements also strengthened Iraq’s links with major regional markets. The General Company for Land Transport handled the journeys under Iraq’s Ministry of...

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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy continues to build resilience despite rising fiscal pressures and growing funding needs. The government recorded a SR160 billion deficit during...

Saudi Arabia Launches SAR1 Billion Workforce Housing Fund to Accommodate 50,000 Workers Across Major Cities

Workforce housing has become a growing priority as Saudi Arabia expands construction and major development projects. Three Saudi companies have created a SAR1 billion...

Ooredoo Qatar Partners with McKinsey to Accelerate Digital and AI Transformation

Ooredoo Qatar has entered a strategic agreement with McKinsey & Company to advance its digital transformation plans. The partnership will focus strongly on artificial...

ADIB Approves Dh1.75 billion Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital and Support Future Expansion

ADIB rights issue gains shareholder approval as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank moves ahead with its fundraising plans. Shareholders approved the proposal during a meeting held on Tuesday. The plan will increase the bank’s issued and paid-up share capital. The capital will rise from Dh3.632 billion to Dh3.738 billion after completion. The bank plans to issue 106.383 million new shares under...

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