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Qatar’s Sovereign Fund to Double U.S. Investments, Aligning with Trump’s Industrial Agenda
May 20, 2025
Qatar’s Sovereign Fund to Double U.S. Investments, Aligning with Trump’s Industrial Agenda
Watan-At the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Tuesday, Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), announced that…
U.S. Aid Cuts Threaten to Waste Food Stocks Meant for 3.5 Million People
May 16, 2025
U.S. Aid Cuts Threaten to Waste Food Stocks Meant for 3.5 Million People
Watan-Five informed sources revealed that food rations sufficient to feed 3.5 million people for a month are set to spoil…
Jordan’s Union Bank Acquires Capital Bank to Form One of the Country’s Largest Financial Institutions
May 16, 2025
Jordan’s Union Bank Acquires Capital Bank to Form One of the Country’s Largest Financial Institutions
Watan-Officials at Union Bank in Jordan announced that the bank has acquired Capital Bank in a deal set to create…
Suez Canal Authority Announces 15% Discount on Container Ship Transit Fees Amid Security Concerns
May 15, 2025
Suez Canal Authority Announces 15% Discount on Container Ship Transit Fees Amid Security Concerns
Watan-The Suez Canal Authority has approved a 15% reduction in transit fees for container ships carrying 130,000 tons or more,…
Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Investment as U.S.-Gulf Business Forum Kicks Off in Riyadh
May 13, 2025
Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Investment as U.S.-Gulf Business Forum Kicks Off in Riyadh
Watan-U.S. President Donald Trump began his Gulf tour with major economic gains, starting in Saudi Arabia where the White House…
Mauritania and IMF Reach New Agreement to Boost Economic Reform and Sustainability
May 12, 2025
Mauritania and IMF Reach New Agreement to Boost Economic Reform and Sustainability
Watan-The Mauritanian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday a new agreement under the fourth review of…
Israel Delays Gas Exports to Egypt Amid Price Disputes and Summer Demand Surge
May 11, 2025
Israel Delays Gas Exports to Egypt Amid Price Disputes and Summer Demand Surge
Watan-In a surprising development, Israel has postponed the pumping of additional quantities of natural gas—agreed upon with Egypt’s Ministry of…
Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia Seeking $1 Trillion Deal as Gaza War Blocks Israel Normalization
May 11, 2025
Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia Seeking $1 Trillion Deal as Gaza War Blocks Israel Normalization
Watan-U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday, where grand ceremonies and talks of $1 trillion in investments…
IMF Begins Fifth Review of Egypt’s $8 Billion Loan Program Amid Debt Pressures
May 8, 2025
IMF Begins Fifth Review of Egypt’s $8 Billion Loan Program Amid Debt Pressures
Watan-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun the fifth review of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with Egypt, a…
Investing in the Shadows: UAE Faces Allegations of Corruption, Fraud, and Money Laundering
May 7, 2025
Investing in the Shadows: UAE Faces Allegations of Corruption, Fraud, and Money Laundering
Watan-An investigation based on exclusive testimonies and credible sources has uncovered the dark side of investing in the UAE, amid…