Tag: Middle East

The Architect of Middle East Boxing Expansion Now Has Bahrain in His Sights

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The Bahrain Boxing Federation has unveiled plans for the continued elevation of Bahrain’s reputation regarding combat sports on a...

Sri Lankan Airlines Expands Saudi Network via Saudia and Flynas — Daily Colombo-Riyadh & Dammam Flights from June 2026

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Sri Lankan Airlines has entered into a far-reaching strategic partnership with two major Saudi Arabian airlines: Saudia and Flynas....

Is Global Shipping Breaking Again? May ’26 Freight Market Hit by Major Route Disruptions

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
The May ’26 freight market update reflects the month which has shaped up as one of the more demanding...

The Unexpected Alliance That Could Redefine Food Security Across the Gulf

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
As part of a diplomatic effort to create a food trade between the Gulf and Central Asia, Kazakhstan and...

Why Oil Prices Are Suddenly Falling Amid US-Iran Talks

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday amid expectations of a possible peace deal to end the US-Israel war with...

The Hidden Price of ‘Half-Price’ Flights: Why Cheap Middle East Stopovers Could Cost You More Than You Think

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
With the recent rise in popularity of discounts on airfares to Asia and the Maldives via Middle Eastern cities...
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April Inflation Surges to 2.8% in Canada Amid Middle East Crisis and Gas Spike

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
StatCan shared that the cost of gasoline was 28.6% higher year-over-year last month in April. This increase was caused...

The Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network

CU Networks Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network (CDFN) is currently in preparation mode for its intended Asian launch in India during...

Can Jordan and Bahrain Prevent a Wider Middle East Crisis? Their Urgent Diplomatic Move Signals a High-Stakes Warning

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Over the last few years, the Middle East has experienced some of its most fragile and complicated geopolitical scenarios;...

British Business Leaders Demand ‘Trade Bazooka’ to Shield UK from Tariff Threats

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British Chambers of Commerce says that inadequate economic security is putting growth & jobs at risk. British business leaders...

IMF cuts 2026 growth forecasts as Africa confronts market volatility

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
We are now in the second quarter of 2026, and the world economy is facing an uncertain future. Now...

Is Kuwait Becoming the Gulf’s New Aviation Bottleneck? Rising Disruptions at KWI Spark Regional Concern

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Within the Gulf's busiest areas for airline movement lies the International Airport (KWI), which consists of both Kuwait Airways...

Canada’s $66.9B Deficit Drops—But Why Are Living Costs Still High in 2026?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Spring Economic Update was tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April '26, against a backdrop...

Fuel Costs Jump 30% in New Zealand: Is This the Start of a Long-Term Business Squeeze?

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Snapshot for business & agri-customers The current volatility and uncertainty caused by the situation in the Middle East, along with...

From Fragile Ceasefire to Lasting Stability: How Jordan and Egypt Are Quietly Rewriting the Middle East’s Diplomatic Playbook

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
As the world undergoes a very fast and turbulent change in geopolitical issues between countries, Jordan and Egypt have...

Are UK Holidays at Risk in 2026? What Travellers Must Know About the 2026 Middle East conflict Disruptions

Travel Roshan Abayasekara -
In short, most holidays are unaffected. Analysing the fuller picture of travellers’ costs, options, and the reasons to travel...