Business Insights Why oil and gas producers cannot slow down on the great energy treadmill

Oil and gas production is like running uphill on a treadmill with a merciless trainer who keeps cranking up the speed. It demands continuous investment just to maintain production and to meet even flat, let alone growing, demand. A new study...

'We're close to getting some kind of a deal done' on Gaza, Trump says

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said a Gaza deal was close to being completed. Mr Trump is preparing to announce a Gaza ceasefire proposal, after he presented a 21-point plan to Arab leaders at the UN this week. “We want to get Gaza over,”...

Global universities to launch business degrees inspired by Dubai 'success story'

Elite universities are primed to develop future business leaders in a major partnership with the Dubai government inspired by the city's rise to become an international powerhouse. Renowned institutes in Europe, the US and the region on Wednesday...

EU states planning trade ban to hit Israeli economy

The EU's 27 states could adopt a proposal to suspend preferential tariffs with Israel, Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The National, in what would be the bloc's first co-ordinated move against the Israelis over the Gaza war. Speaking...

'We need solutions': Palestinians in West Bank fear recognition is not enough

Tom BennettRamallah, occupied West Bank ShareSave Israel's prime minister has insisted that "there will be no Palestinian state" In Ramallah - the de facto Palestinian capital of the occupied West Bank - many fear Western recognition of...

France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino & Andorra recognize ‘State of Palestine’ at UN assembly

French President Emanuel Macron delivers opening remarks at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 9, 2025. (Photo: IMAGO/AA via Reuters) French President Emanuel Macron formally announced his country’s recognition of a...

Andorra proposes €1 million deposit for passive residency, with €100,000 non‑refundable to the Government

Concòrdia, a political party in Andorra, founded in 2022, published a bill this Wednesday to amend Law 9/2012 on immigration, aiming to curb the impact on the housing market and strengthen contributions to the public budget. The proposal seeks to...

MasterCard signs deal with Syrian central bank to return after 14 years

The Central Bank of Syria signed an agreement with MasterCard on Sunday, which analysts say is a milestone for Syria’s banking sector as it seeks to reintegrate into global payment networks. The deal, reported by two Syrian banking sources, is to...

World Bank boosts Middle East presence with new office in Saudi Arabia

The World Bank has opened a new office in Saudi Arabia, boosting its presence in the region as it aims to strengthen global co-operation from a city it says has become a “global convener” of knowledge development. The office, located in the...

'Deeply offensive' that Palestinian figures frozen out of UN summit, says Irish FM

Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Harris on Monday urged Europe and the US to take stronger, more concrete steps to pressure the Israeli government over its war policy. Speaking as the UN General Assembly opened in New York, Mr Harris said Israel’s...

UK, Germany warn Israel against West Bank annexation amid Palestine recognition wave

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Monday that the British government has warned Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in retaliation for Britain and other Western countries’ recognition of Palestinian statehood. A spokesperson for the...

France recognises state of Palestine, Emmanuel Macron tells UN general assembly

'The time for peace has come': Macron announces France's recognition of PalestineEmmanuel Macron announces that France has formally recognized the Palestinian state. “We must do everything within our power to preserve the very possibility of a...

Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025

PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...

DHL boosts global trade with new Barcelona Hub

DHL Express has inaugurated its new international hub at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, following an investment of $85.6 million. The facility, completed in less than two years, can process more than 20,000 pieces per hour which is...

How much tax will I save if I live in Andorra rather than Spain?

Trying to save on taxes but want to remain in Spain? Depending on your circumstances, a good compromise may be moving to the tiny, landlocked sovereign country of Andorra, situated between Spain and France in the Pyrenees. As many foreigners are...

US calls allies’ recognition of Palestine 'performative'

The US has described the recognition of a Palestinian state by several key allies, including Britain, Australia, and Canada, as "performative". "Our focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures. Our priorities are clear: the...

MSC’s name misused to whitewash controversial fish trade

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), one of the world’s leading certification schemes for sustainable fisheries, has confirmed that it has not certified any fisheries in Moroccan, Mauritanian, or Western Saharan waters. Consequently, no product...

Andorra Taste Celebrates Culinary Excellence from September 17-21

ESCALDES-ENGORDANY, Andorra — The much-anticipated culinary festival, Andorra Taste, returns this September, transforming Escaldes-Engordany into a hub for high cuisine and local products from September 17 to 21. The event celebrates mountain...

Financial rules ‘killed’ Villa this summer, says Konsa

Ezri Konsa has said that financial rules “killed” Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. Villa, who finished sixth last season and reached the Champions League quarter-finals, struggled to make key additions to their squad and felt pressured...

Business News | SSF Global's 14th Annual GCC Conclave Champions India's Rise as the Global Hub for Enterprise Innovation and Growth

VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 5: SSF Global Celebrates 14th Annual GCC Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad at ITC Kakatiya. The conclave concluded after two days of strategic dialogue, leadership insights, and recognition of excellence,...