Iran, Pakistan open new border gateway to ease trade
By Samira Aliyari / January 10, 2021
Opening of new border crossing at times when tension between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has increased Iran and Pakistan opened...
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Building back better requires stronger competition and consumer protection in the digital economy
By Samira Aliyari / January 3, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to push economic activities online, governments around the world are increasingly concerned about competition and...
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Fifteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 15)
By Samira Aliyari / January 3, 2021
The 15th UNCTAD quadrennial conference (UNCTAD15) will be held in Barbados from 3 to 8 October 2021, with pre-conference events...
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ICCIMA to hold online meeting for exploring trade opportunities with Oman
By Samira Aliyari / December 28, 2020
TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) plans to hold an online meeting on January 11,...
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Bahrain, UAE and Saudi ranked among world’s top five Islamic finance economies
By Samira Aliyari / December 22, 2020
Islamic Development Bank report places Bahrain in third place globally Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are ranked among the...
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Germany, the largest exporter of pharma to Islamic countries
By Samira Aliyari / December 22, 2020
Germany is the largest exporter of pharmaceuticals to the 57 countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The European...
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Jordanian woman techpreneur scoops UN business award
By Samira Aliyari / December 13, 2020
Ten finalists in the UNCTAD Empretec Women in Business Awards demonstrate how resilience, sustainability, circularity and inclusiveness are critical success...
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OIC Member States reiterate their resolve to collaborate inthe production and distribution of vaccines and medicines
By Samira Aliyari / December 13, 2020
The Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed their resolve to push for collaboration in the production...
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Saudi Arabia Poised to Become a Global Leader in Islamic Finance
By Samira Aliyari / December 8, 2020
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, being the largest Islamic finance market globally in economies with dual financial systems (comprising both...
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New survey shows COVID-19’s impact on e-commerce in poorer nations
By Samira Aliyari / December 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting actors in the digital economy differently. While some digital businesses are showing resilience, costs are...
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