Middle East
The canal's total tonnage fell by a third, and the number of transits declined by about 22 percent YoY
This includes developing the exchange market, facilitating bilateral trade and direct investment, and remittance settlement
The completion of the merger follows regulatory approval from the Turkish Competition Authority
The bank noted that "the current monetary stance is appropriate to support the sustained moderation of inflation."
Brent oil futures for September delivery shed 0.5 percent to $84.73 per barrel
For the Middle East and Central Asia, oil production and regional conflicts continue to weigh on prospects
BNPL services are outpacing credit cards in the region
Data showed a significant uptick in both domestic and international travel
Brent oil futures for September delivery rose 0.1 percent to $85.52 per barrel
This downward trend extends from a record high of 38 percent reached in September 2023
Agreements include a deal to search for and exploit gas and crude oil in the North Port Fouad offshore area in the Mediterranean
