Saudi Investors Eye $28 Billion Projects in Pakistan

Saudi Investment to Reshape Pakistan’s Economic Future

The Government of Pakistan, along with leading private firms, has unveiled around 40 mega investment projects worth over $28 billion to a visiting Saudi delegation during the Pakistan–Saudi Joint Business Council meeting in Islamabad. The Saudi delegation, led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, met top Pakistani ministers, business leaders, and the SIFC team…

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High-profile launch of Royal Rapchee OTT platform in Dubai: Founder Dharam Gupta secures record investment of AED 50 million from UAE private business group for first-phase expansion."

High-profile launch of Royal Rapchee OTT platform in Dubai: Founder Dharam Gupta secures record investment of AED 50 million from UAE private business group for first-phase expansion.”

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates (March 18, 2025) – The private entertainment group, Royal Rapchee Entertainment, has officially launched its advanced OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming platform “Royal Rapchee.” The company is registered in Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) Mainland as “Royal Rapchee Visual Recorded Media Distribution LLC.” The platform is initially launching in the…

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Global leaders discuss healthier future for all: Top 5 fast facts

Syria: WHO Regional Director calls for greater investment in health sector

Lives are at risk, and “the cost of inaction is simply too high”,  Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, said in a statement on Saturday after concluding a five-day visit to Syria. She expressed grave concern over the complexities and challenges facing the population and humanitarian operations on the ground. “The…

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UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap

UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap

According to UN estimates, the world is facing an annual financing gap of about $4 trillion to achieve sustainable development, leaving countries with hardly any resources to invest in better education, healthcare, renewable energy or social protection. “The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are hanging by a thread, and with them, the hopes and dreams of…

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Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure

Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure

In a special meeting dedicated to building resilience and promoting sustainable development through infrastructure connectivity, Dennis Francis emphasized the importance of quality and endurance. “Quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure – including regional and transborder infrastructure – is important to sustain trade and commerce, facilitate effective transportation, connect us to virtual grids, maintain energy flows,…

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South Sudan: Top UN official calls for greater political investment as polls loom

South Sudan: Top UN official calls for greater political investment as polls loom

Briefing ambassadors at the Security Council, Jean-Pierre Lacroix said that if the parties display greater political will and invest adequate resources, credible elections can still take place before the end of the transition period. “Despite the shortcomings in implementation, the peace agreement did instill a period of stability at the national level and brought opponents…

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World News in Brief: Strikes in Ukraine condemned, surge in Rohingya deaths at sea, boost investment in decent jobs

World News in Brief: Strikes in Ukraine condemned, surge in Rohingya deaths at sea, boost investment in decent jobs

“I was having coffee at home this morning in Kyiv, my neighbours were getting ready for work, children preparing to go to school, when our homes started to shake because of a wave of airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital,” Denise Brown said in a statement. The attacks damaged civilian buildings just next to the UN…

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