Global trade
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
Closing the Strait of Hormuz could bankroll a new Iranian government - opinion
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
Chinese provinces were planning Tehran trade expos, then the war broke out
Coronavirus has changed globalization’s trajectory - comment
On March 16, Nordstrom’s 380 stores in the US and Canada bustled with typical Monday activity. Just one day later, all of those stores went dark.
ZIM Announces the Establishment of ZIMARK
New company to provide scanning technology for the logistics and supply chain industries
'Black market' emerges to dodge unofficial Turkish-Saudi trade blockade
A review of official trade data shows that in the first two months of the year Turkey's exports to Saudi Arabia plunged 93% annually to $38 million.
Suez Canal ship still stuck, tugs and dredgers still struggling to free it
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered preparations for the possible removal of some of the ship's cargo to help refloat it, SCA Chairman Osama Rabie told Egypt's Extra News.
Suez Canal blocking ship drew a penis in water before getting stuck
Vesselfinder.com spokesperson Mihail Mitev confirmed to VICE News that the ship tracking data was accurate, saying "there is no room for some kind of conspiracies or false data.”
Texas A-G probes GameStop stock trade curbs from Robinhood, others
"This apparent coordination between hedge funds, trading platforms, and web servers to shut down threats to their market dominance is shockingly unprecedented and wrong," Paxton said in a statement.
UAE-Israel-Bahrain launch joint trade forum
After the historic Abraham Accords paved the way for a dramatic redefining of trade opportunities in the Middle East, what will Israel with these newfound opportunities?
Israeli Economist signs agreement to finance investments with Morocco
The two ministries agreed to establish a joint economic team and outline future agreements.
US imposes curbs on exports to China's top chipmaker SMIC
SMIC said it had not received any official notice of the restrictions and said it has no ties with the Chinese military.