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Eject Elbit Is Pushing Capital One to Drop $90M Loan to Israel's Largest Weapons Manufacturer
Protesters across several cities are acting against the bank for funding Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems, as company employees face censorship for talking about the genocide in Gaza.
The Gulf is becoming one of gaming’s most lucrative markets
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt had a gaming market worth a combined $2 billion in 2024.
Saudi real estate market opens to foreigners
The aim is to attract international developers, lift the quality of projects, and stimulate the sector’s contribution to non-oil GDP.
Gulf countries double down on rail plans
Saudi authorities have revived plans for a Jeddah metro and started the bidding for a high-speed rail line in Riyadh, while Dubai continues to expand its metro network.
Japan’s Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China’s Chery
The move will end Nissan’s five-decade presence in South Africa as the company battles to regain its footing in the global market.
Nigeria’s UBA preps $50M financing for DRC minerals bid
Banks and miners on the continent are ready for US-aligned deals as the White House tries to outdo China in securing DR Congo supply chains.
Saudi’s winter games delay is a reality check on gigaprojects
Riyadh is showing it’s willing to abandon projects when the numbers don’t add up.
Volkswagen considers pulling out of US factory plans over tariffs
The car giant’s CEO told Handelsblatt that US levies cost VW $2.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025, and that reductions were necessary.