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AXIAN's Yas Comoros Secures €25M IFC Loan for Digital Infrastructure
The Fast Mode
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June 23, 2025
Yas Comoros, a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom, has announced a new partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the next phase of digital transformation in the Union of the Comoros. The collaboration aims to expand...
Club World Cup: Yildiz shines for Juventus in win over Wydad
The National News
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Kenan Yildiz continued his breakout campaign with a starring performance as Juventus overwhelmed Wydad Casablanca 4-1 at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, taking a major step towards qualification for the knockout stages of the Fifa Club World...
UAE FDI hit $45bn in 2024 on economic diversification push
The National News
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The UAE, the Arab world’s second-largest economy, received Dh167 billion ($45.5 billion) in foreign direct investment last year, and the country has its sight firmly set on achieving its aggregate FDI target of Dh1.3 trillion by 2031. The 48 per...
How to AdultEpisode 1: Landing your dream job
The National News
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One of the most daunting tasks young people face after university is finding their first job. In this debut episode of the How to Adult series, host Hala Nasar shares her post-university panic and talks to fellow graduates about job hunting in the...
Russia not in economic crisis despite 'thousands of sanctions', Deputy PM says
The National News
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As Russia hosts a major global business conference, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak responded defiantly to western critics who say his country’s economy has soured. “There is no crisis in the Russian economy,” he told The National at the St...
Comment'Peacemaker’ Trump becomes wartime President
The National News
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Pakistan has announced it will formally recommend US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his “pivotal leadership” and role as “peacemaker” during the recent Kashmir crisis. Setting aside India's denial that Mr Trump facilitated an...
US government issues security alert for Americans travelling abroad
The National News
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The US State Department has issued a security alert for all its citizens travelling abroad in the wake of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. "The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure...
UpdateUAE and regional flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted
The National News
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UPDATE: Flights cancelled to the UAE As conflict between Israel, the US and Iran escalates, flight suspensions continue and more cancellations are expected. Israel closed its airspace to both inbound and outbound flights in the early hours of...
UCC board visits TCRA to learn on licensing, digital reforms
Daily News Tanzania
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June 23, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: A DELEGATION from the Board of Directors of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has paid a one-day study visit to the headquarters of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) to learn about Tanzania’s...
Europe must choose: reform and resilience − or drift into irrelevance
The National News
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Donald Trump has been called many things but his newest label – the great unifier of Europe – might just stick. That provocative notion may raise eyebrows in Brussels, Paris, or Berlin, but Mr Trump’s return could be the shock that finally compels...
Israel-Iran conflict: Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, Wizz Air flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted
The National News
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As conflict between Israel, the US and Iran escalates, flight suspensions continue and more cancellations are expected. Israel closed its airspace to both inbound and outbound flights in the early hours of Sunday morning. Iran declared its...
TrendingDeath tolls rise in Israel and Iran, and Palestinian black market risk grows
The National News
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The death tolls in Iran and Israel continue to climb amid the escalating conflict between the countries. Israel’s move to cancel a waiver allowing banks in the country to work with their Palestinian counterparts could give rise to a black market....
Israel's move to isolate Palestinian banks will give rise to black market
The National News
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Israel’s move to cancel a waiver that allows Israeli banks to transact with their Palestinian counterparts risks worsening the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and would likely create a cash economy and encourage a hard-to-control black market...
Bafana geared and confident for Comoros semi-final
OFM
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South Africa will face the Group D winners, the Comoros, in the second semi-final, and there’s a renewed sense of confidence in the camp. Bafana have been dominant throughout the tournament, but their finishing has let them down – it nearly cost...
Gulf markets dip as Israel and Iran continue to trade blows
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict Middle East markets dipped on Sunday as Israel and Iran continued attacks on defence and energy centres, with no signs of let-up from either side. The Saudi Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) was...
GILTI complex: Unravelling obscure tax law is vexing US business owners overseas
The National News
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A tax law passed during US President Donald Trump's first term is set to be extended in a move that could increase additional costs US business owners overseas. GILTI (pronounced “guilty”), was first adopted as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs...
Gulf markets dip as Israel and Iran continue to trade blows
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict Middle East markets dipped on Sunday as Israel and Iran continued attacks on defence and energy centres, with no signs of let-up from either side. The Saudi Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) was...
Why vintage watches are essential holiday companions
The National News
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As the temperature rises and plans for a break solidify, a trend is emerging among watch enthusiasts and casual wearers alike. This summer, vintage “holiday watches” are experiencing a remarkable renaissance, with collectors and fashion-forward...
Advancing ‘Agriculture is Business’ through Agenda 10/30: The Ministry of Agriculture’s breakthrough with COPRA
The Citizen
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During the parliamentary debate over the Sh1.243 trillion agriculture budget for the 2025/26 financial year on May 20, the docket’s Minister, Hon Bashe, said the government amended the 1991 Food Security Act through the 2009 Cereals and Other...
World Bank Forecasts 3.6% Economic Growth For Nigeria In 2025, Behind Ghana, Niger Republic, Others
Sahara Reporters
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The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report reveals that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2025. However, this growth rate lags behind the projections for 18 other African nations, including Ghana, Niger...