Europe Disburses US$1.16bn to Support Egypt's Economy
The European Commission has disbursed €1 billion (~US$1.16bn) in concessional development financing to Egypt, the first of the expected three instalments
US Suspends Visa Applications From Kenya's Neighbors
The United States has suspended immigrant visa applications from 75 countries "whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates,"Global Logistics Advisory Firm CPCS Acquires French Consultancy 1407
CPCS has acquired Mille 1407, a a France-based port and maritime management consultancy, the two companies announced in a statement this week.How Iran Revealed that Elon Musk's Starlink is Not Invincible
Following the events in Iran, one may be tempted to ask: will Starlink be reliable during a state-backed internet crackdown? Or will governments deploy military tech to impede a service that was revered as almost invincible?
Iran’s Economic Crisis Deepens as Protests Spread Beyond Cities
Iran’s deepening economic crisis, driven by a collapsing currency, soaring inflation and shrinking fiscal space, has triggered protests that have spread from beyond major cities. As economic grievances increasingly merge with political demands, the unrest highlights mounting pressure on the government’s ability to stabilize the economy and contain widening social discontent.US Pulls Plug on Global Mining Forum Days After Migori Training
The United States has withdrawn its support for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)Saudi Arabia Clears Barriers to Foreign Investment in its Stock Market
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that, effective February 1, 2026, all categories of foreign investors will be permitted to invest directly in its financial markets. This regulatory shift eliminates the restrictive "Qualified Foreign Investor" (QFI) framework and phases out indirect swap agreements, allowing global participants direct ownership of listed securities. The move is a strategic component of the Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy and enhance market liquidity.Art as an Asset Class
Today, the global art market has matured into a multibillion-dollar industry attracting high-net-worth individuals, fund managers, and institutions.
UK Watchdog Probes Ernst & Young Over Shell Audit Rules Violation
The UK’s accounting watchdog has opened an investigation into Ernst & Young’s audit of Shell plc after the firm acknowledged breaches of audit partner rotation rulesCIC Insurance and Williamson Tea Added to MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Index
Global index provider MSCI Inc. added CIC Insurance Group and Williamson Tea Kenya to its Frontier Markets Small Cap Index.
Tanzania’s Internet Blackout Has Cost Over US $238 Million - Paradigm Initiative
The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised concern over Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and ongoing reports of bandwidth throttling in parts of the country
Zoho Expands AI Access with Free Agentic Tools for Businesses
Zoho has announced the immediate launch of new agentic AI features across its collaboration, customer experience, and human resources products.
