Economy & Development
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FIFA Sets $727M Prize Pool for 2026 World Cup
DID Press: FIFA announced that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will reach $727 million, representing an approximately 50 percent increase compared to the 2022 tournament. Each participating team will also receive $1.5 million to cover preparation…
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Investment Licenses Surge 83% in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Saudi Arabia experienced a significant increase in investment licenses in the third quarter of 2025, according to Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper. The number of licenses issued rose 83.4% year-on-year, reaching 6,986 approvals. The construction sector accounted for 37% of the…
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Poll: Mixed Hope, Skepticism Over Afghanistan’s Energy Governance
DID Press: A recent survey conducted by DID Press Agency reveals a divided public outlook on the proposal to establish an independent oil and gas authority in Afghanistan, reflecting both cautious optimism and deep institutional skepticism over energy governance in…
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Kyrgyz Delegation in Kabul to Boost Economic Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level delegation from Kyrgyzstan arrived in Afghanistan on Tuesday to explore ways to expand economic cooperation and increase trade and investment between the two countries, said Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. According to the ministry, the…
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Taliban Health Minister Visits India Amid Pakistan Border Tensions
DID Press: Taliban Minister of Public Health Noor Jalal Jalali has arrived in India for his first official visit, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed, Amid escalating border clashes with Pakistan. Delhi welcomed constructive dialogue with the Taliban, particularly…
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China, Saudi Arabia Agree to Closer Regional and Global Coordination
DID Press: China and Saudi Arabia agreed to enhance coordination and communication on regional and international affairs, as Beijing intensifies diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid rising global protectionism and unilateralism. During his visit to the region, Chinese Foreign…
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Taliban Establish Independent Oil and Gas Authority, Launch $15M Fuel Hub in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the establishment of an Independent Oil and Gas Authority, consolidating previously fragmented activities in the sector, while construction has begun on a $15 million fuel trade center in Mazar-e-Sharif city to improve fuel…
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World Bank: Afghanistan’s Economy to Grow 4.3% in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan’s economy is experiencing positive growth for the second consecutive year, with projections indicating that this trend will continue into 2025, reported World Bank. In its latest report, the World Bank said improving economic indicators and declining inflation…
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Islamic International Corridor: Russia’s Initiative to Link Afghanistan with Tatarstan
DID Press: A new logistics initiative titled the “Islamic International Corridor” has been launched by the Russian Trade Center in Afghanistan, aiming to connect Afghanistan to Russia’s transport and trade network through Tatarstan and Turkmenistan. The Republic of Tatarstan has…
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Tokayev: Global Support for Afghanistan Vital for Regional Stability
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that international support for Afghanistan is essential to ensuring regional security and stability. Speaking at the “Peace and Trust” conference in Ashgabat, Tokayev said reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing its humanitarian challenges are…
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