DUBAI / WAM The potential of DP World investing in new infrastructure in Kazakhstan’s ports and logistics sectors was the focus of discussions between global trade enabler DP World’s Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Askar Mamin in Astana on Tuesday. This follows the signing of two framework agreements with the government of Kazakhstan for …

Bloomberg US President Donald Trump’s attempt to pressure India on trade may be intended as a symbolic shot across New Delhi’s bow, but its inopportune timing threatens broader political consequences. The Trump administration notified Congress that it wants to scrap trade concessions for India, the largest beneficiary of the so-called generalised system of preferences that impacts $5.7 billion worth of …

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has cemented its position as the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region (Measa) with a record-breaking 12 months that saw the centre reach new heights as it enters its 15th year of operations. The centre achieved strong financial performance with net profit increasing by 11% …