This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp. Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech’s grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players,…
Surging demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs leaves the pharmaceutical sector at risk from a “bubble effect” as profitability soars, new research suggests. Demand for the likes of Wegovy and Zepbound has driven research and development returns to their highest level in years, but a report published by Deloitte on Monday suggests this is…
Shorouk Express Green Economy Materials 18 December 2025 13:05 (UTC +04:00) Iran’s industrial sector GDP slightly declined in the first half of the current Iranian year, totaling around $20 billion, while accounting for about one-fifth of the country’s total GDP. Access to paid information is limited If You already have a…
Shorouk Express Transport Materials 12 December 2025 09:23 (UTC +04:00) Photo: World Bank Estonia and Azerbaijan are exploring opportunities to expand their railway freight transport and digital integration, aiming to boost trade volumes and enhance logistics efficiency between the two countries. Access to paid information is limited If You already have…
Shorouk Express The Commission presented its Environmental Omnibus package today (10 December), aimed at simplifying EU environmental legislation across several areas, including permitting, emissions standards, hazardous-waste treatment, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and the use of geospatial data.One area where changes had been anticipated was the EPR obligations for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors under the…
Shorouk Express Economy Materials 2 December 2025 18:33 (UTC +04:00) Photo: Kazakh Government Kazakhstan is setting its sights on the manufacturing sector, hoping to hit the ground running and reach up to one-fifth of GDP by 2035. The government is pulling out all the stops, showcasing swift industrial growth, forging new global partnerships,…
Shorouk Express Economy Materials 30 November 2025 04:05 (UTC +04:00) As of November 1, 2025, Azerbaijani banks and non-banks had invested 1.69 billion manat ($991 million) in the industrial and manufacturing sector. This marked a monthly increase of 19.3 million manat ($11.3 million) or 1.1 percent. Compared to the same period last year,…
Shorouk Express Economy Materials 29 November 2025 19:38 (UTC +04:00) As of November 1, 2025, Azerbaijani banks’ construction sector loan portfolio reached 1.5 billion manat ($887 million). This was an increase of 9.2 million manat ($5.4 million) or 0.6 percent compared to October 2025. Compared to November 2024, the portfolio rose by 34.8…
Shorouk Express Economy Materials 27 October 2025 10:48 (UTC +04:00) Iran’s mining sector requires around 55 billion euros in investment to achieve targeted growth and modernize operations, with plans to expand collaboration with neighboring countries. Access to paid information is limited If You already have a account, please log in …
Shorouk Express One person familiar with Friday’s discussion pointed out Surgutneftegas, Putin’s personal company, has not been targeted yet and predicted: “If their [Russia’s] entire oil sphere could be squeezed it would have some chance of bringing Putin to the table.” A senior U.K. official separately added that the U.S. action had been “a really…
