Published by Esports Insider Dubai-based esports organisationGalaxy Racer has announced a partnership with Pakistan’s Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), a new government initiative that encourages foreign technology companies to invest in Pakistan Galaxy Racer is the first esports company to invest in the initiative. The organisation has also revealed that it will host a $100,000 […]
Spain evacuating Afghan employees via Pakistan
Published by Al-Araby Spain was on Monday evacuating via Pakistan Afghan helpers left behind when western forces quit Kabul, a government source confirmed on condition of anonymity. The government source declined to give any details of the move, citing security concerns. But Spanish media, including daily El País and National Radio, reported that Madrid would […]
What’s driving tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran?
Published by Al-Araby For the first time since the 2000s, tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran have dramatically escalated in recent weeks. They began when Tehran started conducting large-scale military drills codenamed ‘Fatehan-e Khaybar’ (Conquerors of Khaybar) near the Azerbaijani districts of Fizuli, Jebrayil, and Zangilan, the latter of which was captured from Armenian forces during […]
Dismantling the “ulema-state” is crucial for Muslim states
Published by Al-Araby In September 2021, the Turkish House was opened in New York with a high-level state ceremony that included President Tayyip Erdogan. The ceremony began with a prayer recited by Turkey’s chief Islamic cleric – the President of the Directorate of Religious Affairs, which controls 80,000 mosques. This cleric’s recently increasing political stature […]
Skyesports CEO Shiva Nandy discusses acquisition and future prospects in South Asia
Published by Esports Insider In August 2021, digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys acquired Indian esports firm Skyesports for an undisclosed amount. As a result, JetSynthesys now owns a 65 per cent stake in Skyesports. One of the key selling factors of the acquisition is to help improve the tournament organiser’s presence in the Indian […]