World - West Asia

World - West Asia

05 December 2025 | 06:57
West Asia
Economic Overview of Jordan

Economic Overview of Jordan

TEHRAN (ANA)- Jordan’s economy is characterized by its reliance on foreign aid, trade, tourism, and remittances from expatriates.
Comparative Report on Startup Ecosystems of Saudi Arabia and Türkiye

Comparative Report on Startup Ecosystems of Saudi Arabia and Türkiye

TEHRAN (ANA)- Both Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Türkiye are positioned as leading startup hubs within their respective regions (MENA and CEE/SEE).
Olive Production in Central Syria Drops to 51,000 Tons

Olive Production in Central Syria Drops to 51,000 Tons

TEHRAN (ANA)- The olive harvest in Syria’s Hama province for the current season is projected at 51,000 tons, a significant decrease compared to last year’s production of more than 85,000 tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Chinese Investments in Tajikistan Surpass 5 Billion Dollars

Chinese Investments in Tajikistan Surpass 5 Billion Dollars

TEHRAN (ANA)- From 2007 to the beginning of the second quarter of this year, China has invested US$5.1 billion in Tajikistan’s economy, Sadoi Mardum, a mouthpiece of Tajikistan’s parliament, reported, citing Sulton Rahimzoda, Chairman of the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) of Tajikistan.
General Comparison of Health Sectors of Qatar, Bahrain

General Comparison of Health Sectors of Qatar, Bahrain

TEHRAN (ANA)- Both Qatar and Bahrain are the Persian Gulf states with high-income economies, and both have made significant investments in their healthcare systems.
Healthcare Sectors in Saudi Arabia, Turkiye

Healthcare Sectors in Saudi Arabia, Turkiye

TEHRAN (ANA)- Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, while both significant players in their respective regions, approach healthcare with distinct strategies and face unique challenges.
Türkiye's Economy Expands 2 Percent in Q1

Türkiye's Economy Expands 2 Percent in Q1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Official data released by the Turkish Statistical announced that Türkiye's economy grew by 2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, below expectations.
Turkish Central Bank Expects 25.6 Percent Inflation for Next 12 Months

Turkish Central Bank Expects 25.6 Percent Inflation for Next 12 Months

TEHRAN (ANA)- A survey by Türkiye's central bank showed that the 12-month-ahead inflation expectations in Türkiye rose to 25.6 percent for market participants in April, up one percentage point compared with March.
High Number of Visitors Makes Türkiye to Consider Sustainable Tourism

High Number of Visitors Makes Türkiye to Consider Sustainable Tourism

TEHRAN (ANA)- Industry leaders say that Türkiye should push for a more sustainable tourism model as record visitor arrivals raise concerns about overcrowding and environmental strain, echoing problems faced by global destinations.
Türkiye Raises Interest Rate to 46 Percent

Türkiye Raises Interest Rate to 46 Percent

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Turkish central bank raised its key interest rate by 350 points, from 42.5 percent to 46 percent.