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BAGHDAD – Iraq’s main Shiite political alliance has named former leader Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister as the United States puts intense pressure on the country to curb Iranian influence.Iraq’s parliament will vote on Tuesday for a largely ceremonial figure, the president, who will appoint a prime minister nominated by the Shi’ite bloc.This came after months of negotiations after parliamentary elections in November, in which the Coordination Framework, a Shiite parliamentary bloc that includes political parties and members of militias designated as terrorist organizations by the United States, won the most seats.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iraq on…

In the rarest circles of global finance, reputations aren’t built by marketing or momentum. They are built through silence, precision, and an unwavering commitment to standards that most people will never see.Bangkara is out of this world. It is quietly positioning itself as the preferred institution for individuals and families who manage it rather than pursue wealth.This sentiment is growing among global investors who have experienced every aspect of modern banking. They are tired of noisy platforms. They are tired of retail clutter. They are tired of organizations that confuse technology with sophistication. These guys want something different. Something is…

Engineer Khalid Al Farih, Minister of Investment, revealed that gross domestic product has doubled in less than 10 years, increasing from 2.6 trillion riyals in 2016 to approximately 4.7 trillion riyals in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 8%, and the non-oil sector contributing 56% of gross domestic product.Speaking at a government press conference on Saudi economic and investment transformation indicators in Riyadh today (Monday), he explained that the assessment of Vision 2030 achievement is now based on “numeric measurements”, given the country’s increased investment attraction and the localization of qualitative opportunities.unemployment rate has fallen Regarding the labor market,…

Sober Realty, a leading luxury real estate developer, has launched its largest master-planned development, a fully integrated mixed-use destination residential community in Al Yufra Dubai. Spanning 37.5 million square feet, Sober Sanctuary is a lifestyle destination rooted in nature and built for the future, the developer said in a statement. The Dubai Al Ain Road development will see 20,000 residential units delivered in multiple stages, including approximately 18,000 apartments and 2,000 villas across various categories. The first phase of the launch will focus on villa living, with a limited release of 250 units across the villa category. “Sobha Sanctuary is…

Many U.S. companies have sought to reassure investors that tariffs are “manageable,” but comments early in earnings season suggest profit margins are at risk as consumers balk at high prices. Leading companies such as Procter & Gamble, Fastenal, and 3M are warning of this challenge. Andy Jassy, ​​CEO of retail giant Amazon.com, told CNBC on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that he is seeing prices on his e-commerce platform rise as sellers use up the inventory they brought in for upfront tariffs. A number of companies with global reach will report results next week, including…

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market performed well with 1,557 real estate transactions worth Rs 6,356 million registered in the fourth quarter (October-December) of last year. Compared to the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, real estate transaction value has grown by a whopping 72% annually and 42% quarter-on-quarter compared to Q3 2025. According to data released by the Ministry of Justice, the transaction value in the fourth quarter of last year hit its highest in November, reaching Rs 2,261 billion, while the transaction value in October and December reached Rs 2,140 million and Rs 1,990 million, respectively. With a strategic…

Fitch expects Saudi Arabia to remain the largest issuer of dollar-denominated debt and instruments in emerging markets due to funding needs across sectors, regulatory initiatives, and expectations for lower oil prices and interest rates.The agency predicted in a statement that the size of the existing Saudi debt market will reach approximately $600 billion in 2026.According to the report, dollar-denominated bond issuance increased by 49% to about $100 billion.local version“Saudi bond market outstanding will exceed $520 billion in 2025,” Fitch said. He noted that last year, Saudi Arabia was the largest source of dollar debt in emerging markets outside of China,…

كشف مستشار المدير العام للشؤون القانونية بالمكتب التنفيذي بمجلس التعاون الخليجي، الدكتور علي الصدّيقي، عن دراسة أربعة مشاريع قانونية مشتركة لتنظيم سوق العمل بدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي ليصبح سوقاً أكثر تنافسية وأكثر حوكمة.وقال خلال الجلسة الأولى (المشاريع والتشريعات في دول التعاون الخليجي) التي رأسها الأمين العام لمركز التحكيم التجاري لدول مجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربي، الدكتور كمال آل حمد، ضمن فعاليات البرنامج العلمي للأسبوع الخليجي الثاني للقانون والتحكيم الذي انطلق أمس في العاصمة البحرينية المنامة، إن المكتب التنفيذي يعمل على دراسة مشروع «الأعمال الشاقة والخطرة» التي تتعلق بطبيعة العمل والحقوق للعمالة، من خلال الدراسة والتحليل التشريعي والعملي.وأضاف خلال ورقة عمل…

In January 2026, Kiwi Information Technology Co., Ltd. in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, showcased Philips home access solutions at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, continuing to expand the layout of intelligent access solutions in Saudi Arabia’s retail and commercial sectors.The exhibition, held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center from January 18th to 21st, attracted a large number of industry participants. Kiwi exhibited its products and communicated with partners in the construction, real estate and smart security sectors at booth 4B119 in Hall 4. Philips Smart Lock portfolio customized for Saudi ArabiaAt the exhibition, Kiwi highlighted Philips smart…

TEHRAN — Iranian authorities on Sunday unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square, directly warning the United States not to attempt a military attack on the country.The incident comes shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the United States was moving warships to the region “just in case.”A sign in Enhelab (Revolution) Square depicts an aircraft carrier loaded with fighter jets damaged and exploding on its deck. Corpses and pools of blood cover the deck, and a trail of blood runs behind the fleet, resembling the stripes of the American flag.Enherab Square is typically…