Tag: Middle East

IMEA Maersk Market Update – August ‘26

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Trade, besides logistics, flows across India, the Middle East and Africa and is being shaped by continued geopolitical uncertainty....

India’s goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports increase amid Middle East conflict

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
India’s merchandise trade deficit (INTRD=ECI) widened more than expected to a 6-month high of USD 31.98 billion in July...

Australia’s Jobs Surprise Sends Aussie Dollar Back Above 0.7000

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
After the Australian Bureau of Statistics produced its most recent labour market report demonstrating that the economy's labour market...

Ancient Omani Silver Unveils Its Secrets in Belarus

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
VITEBSK, Belarus — The long history of Omani craftsmanship and royal arts has amazed visitors in Belarus as "Splendour...

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....
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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...

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...