After the World Cup, Qatar looks to revive its stock market
Qatar is turning its attention to diversifying its economy away from gas. Qatar’s stock market is set to welcome its first initial public offering (IPO)...
Formula One drivers told not to use sport for ‘personal agenda’
Drivers will need written permission to make ‘political, religious and personal statements’, head of governing body says. Formula One drivers must not use the platform...
Hajj to return to pre-COVID numbers, Saudi Arabia officials say
During the pandemic in 2020, only about 1,000 residents were allowed to perform the Muslim pilgrimage. Islam’s annual Hajj pilgrimage will return to pre-pandemic levels this year...
Classified files from Joe Biden’s VP tenure found at think tank
Nearly 10 documents were found by the US president’s personal lawyers at Washington think tank in November. Classified documents from Joe Biden’s time as vice...
Nigeria’s GT Bank fined in UK over money-laundering failures
Financial watchdog says GT Bank, a repeat offender, has not disputed the findings and agreed to settle. Britain’s financial watchdog has fined the UK subsidiary...
Gabon names first female vice president and new prime minister
The new vice president, the first woman to hold the position in Gabon, was previously prime minister and defence minister. Gabon’s President Ali Bongo has...
As battles rage, Russia likely controls Ukraine’s Soledar: UK
Capturing Soledar would be seen as a win for Russian forces, who have experienced months of military losses. Russian forces likely control the eastern Ukrainian...
Ronaldo set to face Messi’s PSG in Saudi Arabian debut
PSG to play a friendly in Riyadh on January 19 against a composite team including players from Al Nassr, Ronaldo’s new club, and Al Hilal....
Iran executions ‘state sanctioned killing’: UN rights chief
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned the ‘weaponisation’ of the death penalty to squash dissent. The UN human rights chief says the flurry of...
Demolitions begin in India’s ‘sinking’ Joshimath, hundreds moved
Authorities will demolish several buildings in the Himalayan town after evacuating families as hundreds of houses develop cracks. Authorities in a north Indian town are...