Pakistan clears donkey meat exports to China from GwadarMay 5, 2026 Pakistan cleared donkey meat and hide exports from Gwadar to China after a Chinese firm warned it would shut operations over delays there.
GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom indexMay 2, 2026 GCC countries scored 66.9 in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, beating the global 59.9 average as the UAE, Qatar and Oman led the bloc overall.
CBUAE leaves base rate unchanged at 3.65%April 30, 2026 CBUAE kept the UAE base rate at 3.65% after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, leaving the overnight liquidity framework unchanged.
South Korea retail sales climb 5.6% in MarchApril 29, 2026 South Korea major retailers posted a 5.6% March sales gain, with online channels taking a bigger share of consumer spending in the country.
South Korea retail sales climb 5.6% in MarchApril 29, 2026 South Korea major retailers posted a 5.6% March sales gain, with online channels taking a bigger share of consumer spending in the country.
Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aidApril 24, 2026 Syria will receive US$225 million in World Bank grants to rebuild water and health services after years of conflict damage nationwide.
