UAE Confirms Exit from OPEC, Marking Major Shift in Energy Policy
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed its decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), according to reporting carried through the UAE’s official state news...
Egypt Targets Higher Oil and Gas Output with New Drilling Incentives and Debt Repayment Plan
Egypt is preparing to introduce a new incentive framework aimed at boosting domestic oil and gas production through expanded use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic...
How the National ICT Innovations Hub Is Rewriting Uganda’s Start-Up Playbook
World Business Journal talks to Flavia Opio, Team Lead of Innovations at the National ICT Innovations Hub, about the hub's role in facilitating access to critical infrastructure for the...
New EU Regulations Prohibit Unsold Clothing Destruction, Prompting Industry to Rethink Stock Management
New rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation will require companies to report unsold stock and explore alternatives such as resale, donation, or recycling, with compliance...
President Museveni on Uganda’s Oil Sector, Investment Opportunities and Economic Strategy
World Business Journal talks to Ugandan President H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni about the country's investment climate, including opportunities for investors, the timelines and economic impact of the oil and...
China Expands Foreign Investment Catalogue to Attract Capital in Key Growth Sectors
China’s government has formally implemented the 2025 edition of its Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment, which took effect on February 1, 2026, replacing the 2022 version....
Trump Signs AGOA Reauthorization Extending U.S. Trade Preferences Through 2026
President Donald Trump on Monday signed into law legislation reauthorising the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending the U.S. trade preference program for eligible sub-Saharan African countries through Dec....
India and EU Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement, Implementation Expected by 2027
New Delhi / Brussels – India and the European Union (EU) have concluded 20 years of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a strategic milestone in...
Davos 2026: The New World Order and What It Means for Investors
As the 2026 World Economic Forum convened in Davos, leaders and investors grappled with a rapidly shifting global order. The rules of the post-World War II system are...
Pamela Mbabazi Outlines NDP IV Strategic Framework to Drive Inclusive Growth and Double-Digit Economic Expansion
World Business Journal talks to Pamela K. Mbabazi, Chairperson of the National Planning Authority, about NDP IV's strategic framework aimed at driving economic growth. She...
