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Nominations Invited for Best Islamic Development Bank Brunei Darussalam 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards Program has officially opened nominations for Best Islamic Development Bank Brunei Darussalam 2026, recognising financial institutions that demonstrate exceptional leadership in delivering development-focused …

Entries Now Open for Best New Islamic Development Bank Philippines 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards Program has officially opened nominations for Best New Islamic Development Bank Philippines 2026, recognising newly established Islamic financial institutions that are making a meaningful contribution to …

BREAKING: Kenya’s Ruto Launches Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Railway Line

NAROK/KAMPALA — Kenya has officially launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), with President William Ruto presiding over the groundbreaking in Narok County as contractors move onto site to begin preliminary …

Uganda’s debt rises to Shs131 trillion as questions of sustainability creep in

PS Ramathan Ggoobi, Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s total public debt stock increased to USD 34.86 billion (UGX 131.2 trillion) by the end of December 2025, up from USD 34.21 billion (UGX 128.7 trillion) at the end of September 2025. This is …

Building second unit at ERL: Islamic Development Bank agrees to lend $1.0b

FG, BOI, AfDB, AFD, IsDB Back Startup Bridge Programme With $100,000 Equity Funding

1   LAGOS  – Nigeria’s push to deepen its innovation ecosystem and unlock early-stage financing has gained fresh momentum with the launch of the iDICE Startup Bridge Programme, a nationwide initiative designed to support emerging entrepreneurs through …

Mauritania secures $1bn trade finance deal with Islamic Development Bank arm

The agreement, which covers the period from 2026 to 2030, was signed in Jeddah during an official visit by Mauritania’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Abdallah O. Souleymane O. Cheikh-Sidia. ITFC is the trade finance arm of the Islamic …

Uganda’s debt rises to Shs 131 trillion

Uganda’s total public debt stock increased to $34.86 billion (about Shs 131.2 trillion) by the end of December 2025, up from $34.21 billion (Shs 128.7 trillion) at the end of September 2025.  This is despite the debt service totalling Shs 1.563 trillion …

Nigerian Aspiring Entrepreneurs Makes Significant Progress With iDICE Initiative 

  Vincent Ezenagu Nigeria is making significant progress in addressing some of the challenges facing upcoming entrepreneurs with the iDICE Startup Bridge Programme launch. The initiative is introducing a structured pathway designed to support aspiring …

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Secures Second United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent for ...

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 1, 2026/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that it has been granted Patent No. 12,548,031 B2 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on 10 …

Gov’t, IsDB Launch $54M Bertil Harding Highway Phase III Project

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambian Government in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), recently launched $54 million project aimed at expanding and modernising infrastructure along the Bertil Harding Highway corridor. Details of the project …

Azerbaijan expands ties with ICESCO to strengthen cultural and educational ties [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its engagement with key international organizations to promote cultural and educational exchange. As part of these efforts, the third session of the Azerbaijan National Commission for ICESCO took place at the organization …

Islamic Development Bank Commits $1.3B to Kazakh Economic Zones

Kazakhstan is set to receive $1.3 billion from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group to modernize infrastructure in special economic zones and industrial zones - a move expected to significantly boost the country’s investment appeal. The agreement was …

Islamic Development Bank approves $2.41 billion in new financing, including water sector

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors approved about US $2.41 billion in new financing for development projects at its 364th meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, officials said. The approvals cover investments across energy, …

Gulf Strategies and the Emerging Landscape of Islamic Banking in Africa

Amid mounting financing needs and dwindling concessional resources, Islamic finance is gaining ground across Africa. Backed in part by Gulf-based actors, it nonetheless reflects very different realities, ranging from commercial banks embedded in local …

iDICE Startup Bridge To support 500+ Tech Entrepreneurs With Up To N10m Grants

3 Vice President Kashim Shettima The iDICE Startup Bridge Programme has officially launched, introducing a structured pathway designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory ( …

Islamic Development Bank injects €410 million into Standard Gauge Railway project

Uganda’s long-awaited Standard Gauge Railway project has received a major financial boost after the Islamic Development Bank announced an injection of 410 million euros into the construction of the line from Malaba at the Uganda–Kenya border to Kampala. …

900 km of canals to be modernized under support of Islamic Development Bank in Kazakhstan

Astana. February 20. KazTAG – 900 km of canals are planned to be modernized under support of Islamic Development Bank in Kazakhstan, reports the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. "This year, with the support of the Islamic Development Bank, …

Central Bank of Iraq Hosts Islamic Development Bank Institute’s Workshop on Capital Adequacy Standards for the Banking ...

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) successfully delivered a five-day intensive capacity-building workshop titled “Revised Capital Adequacy Standard for Islamic Banks” for the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), …

India Giving Day 2026 Raises $5.6 Million Through the #PowerOfUs

Nonprofit Leaders and Celebrity Guests Bring a Personal Touch to Live Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth annual India Giving Day, which was celebrated on Friday, March 13, 2026, featured the work …

Actress CCH Pounder to Lead Cross Continental Forum Expansion to South Africa with UMEDA and Pambili Media Partnership

With CCH Pounder, CCF expands to South Africa, partnering with UMEDA and Pambili Media to grow Africa–diaspora screen collaboration. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning actor CCH Pounder is helping to …

Gitelman and Good Publishers Share How High School Plays and Musicals Help Students Build Confidence and Creativity

The educational theater publisher uses its curated catalog and educator resources to support the growing conversation on school plays in teen development. IL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every year, thousands of high …

Home Shopping Market 2026 evolving with personalized digital retail experiences

The Business Research Company's Home Shopping Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The home shopping market is dominated by …

Quick Commerce Market 2026 redefining convenience with ultra-fast delivery ecosystems

The Business Research Company's Quick Commerce Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The quick commerce market is dominated …

Advanced aviation response technologies strengthening the Search and Rescue Helicopter Market 2026

The Business Research Company's Search And Rescue Helicopter Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The search and rescue …

Cloud IT Service Management (ITSM) Market 2026 redefining IT workflows with scalable solutions

TBRC's Cloud IT Service Management (ITSM) Market 2026 redefining IT workflows with scalable solutions – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Quantum Dot Market 2026 pushing boundaries in high-performance display technologies

The Business Research Company's Quantum Dot Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The quantum dot market is dominated by a …

‘The Fray’ To Lead COSF Aspen Snow Ball Fourth Annual Kickoff Benefit Concert At Aspen Art Museum on Thursday, March 19

COSF To Host 4th Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala on Saturday, March 21 at St. Regis Headlined by Wilson Phillips With Performances by Rumer Willis and Mojave Gray ASPEN, CO, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release …

Cloud Data Center Market 2026 propelled by rapid adoption of cloud-based enterprise solutions

The Business Research Company's Cloud Data Center Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The cloud data center market is …

MRI Radiographers and Technologists to Gather in Cape Town for the 2026 ISMRT Annual Meeting

CONCORD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) will host its 2026 Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa from 09-11 May 2026, bringing together MRI …

Banking Cyber Security Market 2026 becoming critical amid rising digital financial risks

The Business Research Company's Banking Cyber Security Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The banking cyber security …

Ensuring compliance across cloud environments shaping the Cloud Security Posture Management Market 2026

The Business Research Company’s Cloud Security Posture Management Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cloud security …

Supporting European Trade Operations Through Unified E-Invoicing Platforms

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As of February 2026, the landscape of international commerce has reached a definitive turning point. With the official launch of new national tax clearance platforms this month and …

Distributed computing trends supporting the Colocation Edge Data Center Market 2026

The Business Research Company’s Colocation Edge Data Center Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The colocation edge data …

Slot Machines Market 2026 evolving with enhanced digital gaming and casino innovations

The Business Research Company’s Slot Machines Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The slot machine market is dominated by a …

Hyaluronic Acid-Based Dermal Fillers Market 2026 growing due to rising demand for aesthetic treatments

The Business Research Company’s Hyaluronic Acid-Based Dermal Fillers Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hyaluronic acid- …

DOXA® Talent Recognized as a Philippines Best Workplace™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®

DOXA Talent is recognized as one of the Philippines Best Workplaces™ 2026, honoring its people‑first culture and commitment to meaningful, supported growth. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DOXA Talent has been named one …

Innovative Interior Design And Acoustic Solutions Strengthening The Ceiling Tiles Market 2026

The Business Research Company's Ceiling Tile Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ceiling Tiles Market to Surpass $13 billion in …

Automated Storage and Retrieval System Market 2026 transforming logistics through smart warehousing

The Business Research Company's Automated Storage and Retrieval System Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The automated storage …