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Broader Stablecoin Adoption Across Middle East Markets Could Trigger Next Crypto Boom
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Zentury Media ) Stablecoins have quickly become one of the most practical applications of blockchain technology. Pegged to national currencies like the US dollar, they offer price stability and speed, making them attractive in markets...
Labubu-maker Pop Mart seeks expansion to markets including Middle East
The National News
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Toy company Pop Mart is on track to meet its targeted revenue goal of 20 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) in 2025 and hitting “30 billion this year should also be quite easy”, chief executive Wang Ning has said. He was speaking with analysts on Monday...
Turkish investment app Midas lands $80M Series B, the country’s biggest fintech deal
Tech.eu
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August 20, 2025
Midas, Turkey's leading investment platform, has raised $80 million in Series B funding, the largest investment ever secured by a Turkish fintech company. This brings Midas' total funding to date to more than $140 million. Founded in 2020, Midas...
Syria, Israel hold talks in Paris to ease tensions
Punch
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August 20, 2025
Syria’s foreign minister met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss de-escalation and the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province after deadly sectarian violence last month, state media reported Wednesday. Syria’s Foreign Minister...
Iraq signs agreement with Chevron to develop oil fields
Gulf Times
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August 20, 2025
The Iraqi government has signed an agreement in principle with US energy giant Chevron to develop several major oil projects, including the Nasiriyah field -- which consists of four exploration blocks -- as well as the Balad oil field and...
Syrian, Israeli diplomats met in Paris to discuss de-escalation
Hurriyet Daily News
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PARIS Syria's foreign minister met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss de-escalation and the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province after deadly sectarian violence last month, state media reported Wednesday. Syria's Foreign...
Israeli Defense Minister Approves Plan to Seize Control of Gaza City
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 20, 2025
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree forming a committee to draft an interim constitution that would guide the transition from the Palestinian Authority to statehood, part of preparations for elections once the war in Gaza ends and...
Syrian President Meets with US Congressional Delegation in Damascus
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 20, 2025
France and the United States are working on a plan to gradually end the mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) within 18 months, diplomats told Asharq Al-Awsat. The force, deployed in southern Lebanon since 1978, is facing...
Israel’s SK Group Acquires Greek Defense Manufacturer ELVO
To Vima
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August 20, 2025
Israel’s SK Group has acquired 100% of ELVO, the most prominent Greek manufacturer of specialized military and civilian vehicles. The move marks SK Group’s first operational base in Europe and reinforces its global position in defense and...
New Syrian government moves to dismantle Assad’s $5bn narco-state
Middle East Monitor
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August 20, 2025
Syria’s new leadership under President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has launched an aggressive campaign to dismantle the vast captagon drug empire left behind by ousted dictator Bashar Al-Assad, whose regime transformed the country into one of the world’s...
China’s growth can usher in a new era for China–Israel cooperation
CTech
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August 20, 2025
As the Chinese Ambassador to Israel, I have been impressed during my eight months in office by the interest of Israeli friends in China and their enthusiasm for practical cooperation with our country. I would like to take this opportunity to share...
Baklava-pattern bread mold emerges at Türkiye’s Harran ruins
Sabah
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August 20, 2025
A historic bread mold with a baklava-pattern design has been uncovered at Harran Ruins, Şanlıurfa, southeastern Türkiye, one of the world’s oldest settlements listed on UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List. Professor Mehmet Önal, head of the...
Emirati and Omani firms bid to operate Iraqi airport destroyed by ISIS
The National News
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Iraq's long-shuttered Mosul International Airport, rebuilt after it was devastated by ISIS, has drawn bids from foreign companies as it prepares to enter full commercial service this year. Twelve firms have submitted proposals to run the airport's...
Trends & Growth Strategies Shaping The Global Scooter (Electric, Gas Powered, Manual Kick) Market 2025-2030 - Featuring Key Players Xiaomi Corp., Ninebot Co., Razor USA, Yadea Group, NIU Technologies & More
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Scooter Market by Propulsion Type (Electric, Gas Powered, Manual Kick), End User (Adults, Kids), Distribution Channel, Application - Global Forecast 2025-2030" has...
Hamas says Israeli troops must leave Gaza residential areas for deal to happen
The National News
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Hamas said on Wednesday that its main proposed amendment to the latest draft of a ceasefire agreement is for Israeli forces to withdraw more than 800 metres from residential areas in Gaza. The announcement followed Israel’s demand for the release...
Syrian and Israeli diplomats meet in Paris to discuss de-escalation
The Sun Daily
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August 20, 2025
DAMASCUS: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss de-escalation and the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province following last month’s deadly sectarian violence. State news agency SANA...
UK signs migrant return deal with Iraq to deter small boat crossings
The National News
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The UK government has agreed a deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants as part of wider moves to limit small boat crossings, which have exceeded 28,000 this year and more than 50,000 since the Labour administration came to power. The deal,...
Iran, Belarus have no unsolvable issues: Lukashenko
Mehr News Agency
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August 20, 2025
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is visiting Belarus for key talks, met with with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. "There are no closed and unsolvable issues between Iran and Belarus," Alexander Lukashenko, the President of...
Japan says to begin detailed talks to boost defense co-op with Türkiye
Sabah
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August 20, 2025
Japan and Türkiye will begin detailed talks to boost cooperation in defense technologies, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said on Wednesday between meetings with Turkish officials and makers of drones and other arms. Türkiye-backed firms,...
Griffon Aerospace's new MQM-172 Arrowhead to strengthen US response against Iranian Shahed drones
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 18, 2025, Daniel Beck, Airworthiness Manager and Program Manager at Griffon Aerospace, announced that their new drone, the MQM-172 Arrowhead, will be presented during the AUVSI Pathfinder Conference in Huntsville, Alabama, following its...