The electric vehicle (EV) industry has a new global leader, with Chinese company BYD surpassing American firm Tesla in sales. BYD sold a record 1,023,381 vehicles in the first and second quarters of…

Each year, around $1tn worth of cargo, including oil and liquefied natural gas, flows through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. This represents nearly 15% of global seaborne trade, and about 30% of global…

Once considered a niche pastime, electronic sports (eSports) is now a multibillion-dollar global industry, drawing millions of viewers and professional players. Competitive video gaming now fills…

In a year marked by economic realignment and strategic restraint, global investors in 2024 made it clear: the future lies in clean technology, connectivity, and semiconductors, commonly referred to…

Cyberwarfare has the potential to disrupt critical infrastructure, commercial networks and global supply chains, and during the 12-day Israel-Iran war, cyberattacks were being carried out in parallel…

Iran now has enough material for at least 10 nuclear bombs if further enriched to 90%. Reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control's Iran Watch…

In an increasingly hyperconnected world, online access to essential public services has become a necessity. This realisation became increasingly apparent during the pandemic, when people had little…

Since 2011, the Syrian economy has suffered from a devastating internal war and strict sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States, including on Syrian oil.In 2019, the US…

Average monthly crude oil prices dropped to below $65 per barrel in May 2025, one of the lowest since April 2021. Following an 8.1% increase in January 2025, WTI prices declined for three consecutive…

Financial centres are a core pillar of the modern economy, channelling capital, facilitating trade, and driving innovation across the world.The 37th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index …