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Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Business
- Shafaq News
Iraq lags in global technology advancement index
Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq has placed near the bottom of the 2025 global technology advancement rankings, according to a new report published by the US-based CEOWORLD magazine. The magazine's assessment highlighted the rapid pace of global technological development, noting that only a handful of countries are significantly transforming how people live, work, and connect. These nations prioritize scientific research, invest heavily in digital infrastructure, and adopt advanced technologies without waiting for widespread public adoption. The United States topped the list, scoring 97.69 points out of 100, driven by its leadership in areas such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The country's innovation ecosystem—anchored by Silicon Valley, home to tech giants like Google and Apple—also includes developments in self-driving vehicles and advanced machine learning techniques. Israel followed in second place with 97.46 points, trailed by Taiwan (96.94), China (96.87), India (96.83), South Korea (96.49), Singapore (96.21), France (96.01), Japan (95.84), and Hong Kong (95.78). Among Arab countries, the UAE ranked highest at 36th globally. Saudi Arabia followed at 73rd, Tunisia at 126th, Bahrain at 142nd, and Qatar at 163rd. Iraq ranked 184th out of 197 countries, with a score of just 50.67. It placed slightly ahead of Yemen (46.36 points) and Pakistan (45.85 points), making it one of the lowest-ranking nations in terms of technological progress.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar, Saudi among 5 largest gas powers
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have maintained their position as among the five countries having the world's largest gas reserves, according to a US business magazine. Qatar was ranked third and Saudi Arabia fifth in the list of the countries controlling the largest proven natural gas deposits, CEOWORLD said at the weekend. The report showed that Russia, Iran, and Qatar together control 51 percent of the global proven natural gas reserves, amounting to approximately 3.7 quadrillion cubic feet out of 7.3 quadrillion cubic feet available worldwide. At the top of the list, Russia holds 1.688 trillion cubic feet, followed by Iran with 1.183 trillion cubic feet. Qatar ranks third with 850 billion cubic feet. The US occupies the fourth position, with proven reserves of 322 billion cubic feet, while Saudi Arabia holds fifth place with 303 billion cubic feet. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Shafaq News
12-07-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Iraq 12th in global gas reserves for 2025
Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq ranks 12th worldwide in proven natural gas reserves for 2025, according to a report released by the US-based CEOWORLD magazine. The data revealed that Russia, Iran, and Qatar together control 51% of the global proven natural gas reserves, amounting to approximately 3.7 quadrillion cubic feet out of 7.3 quadrillion cubic feet available worldwide. (A quadrillion equals one million billion.) At the top of the list, Russia holds 1.688 trillion cubic feet, followed by Iran with 1.183 trillion cubic feet. Qatar ranks third with 850.098 billion cubic feet. The United States occupies the fourth position, with proven reserves of 322.234 billion cubic feet, while Saudi Arabia holds fifth place with 303.284 billion cubic feet.
Morocco World
19-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Ranks 4th Globally for Schengen Visa Applications in 2024
Doha – Morocco has secured the fourth position worldwide for Schengen visa applications in 2024. The North African country follows only China, India, and Turkey in the global ranking, according to recent data. SchengenVisaInfo reveals that 11,716,723 Schengen visa applications were submitted to EU countries in 2024. This represents a 13.5% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this growth, numbers remain below pre-pandemic levels of nearly 17 million in 2019. Moroccans now outrank Russians, who were once the largest group of Schengen visa applicants. Several factors explain this slow recovery, including persistent restrictions for certain nationals and higher rejection rates that discourage potential applicants. France remains the top destination for Schengen visa seekers, receiving over a quarter of all applications worldwide. Moroccans constitute the second-largest group of applicants for France, after Algerians, with 282,153 applications in 2024. Spain has overtaken Germany as the second most popular Schengen destination, with 1.6 million applications. Meanwhile, Germany has dropped to third place with 1.5 million applications in 2024. The rejection rate for Schengen visas decreased to 14.8% in 2024, down from 16% in 2023 and the all-time high of 17.9% in 2022. Among the countries with the highest number of rejected applications in 2024 are France (481,139), Spain (244,432), and Germany (206,733). Read also: Schengen Visas and the Neocolonial Violation of Moroccans' Right to Travel Morocco currently ranks 67th globally in passport strength, according to CEOWORLD magazine's Passport Ranking Index. Moroccan citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 72 countries and territories worldwide. A study from SchengenVisaInfo compiled by Schengen News in August 2024 identified the top five Schengen countries with the highest approval rates for Moroccan applicants. Switzerland led with an 83.9% approval rate, followed by Poland (83.1%), France (81.3%), Portugal (80.05%), and Czechia (75.60%). The black market for visa appointments has become a serious issue for Moroccan applicants. Intermediaries have been exploiting online appointment systems, using advanced software to book and resell appointments at prices reaching up to MAD 10,000 (approximately $1000). Visa service providers have implemented new systems to combat these fraudulent practices. TLScontact has expanded its automated visa appointment allocation system across Morocco for France visas, while BLS International has introduced strict measures to ensure fair and transparent appointments for Spain visas. Tags: Schengen visa applicationschengen visa for Moroccansschengen visas
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar ranks first in the Arab world and 8th globally in 2025 Quality of Life Index
Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar has ranked first in the Arab world and eighth globally in the 2025 Quality of Life Index, as published by American magazine CEOWORLD. Qatar earned a score of 96.66 points, placing it ahead of the US, which ranked ninth globally. The Principality of Monaco secured the top global position with a score of 98 points. Liechtenstein and Luxembourg secured the second and third positions respectively. Ireland is ranked fourth, followed by Switzerland in fifth, Norway in sixth, and Singapore in seventh. Burundi is placed last, behind Madagascar, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. At the regional level, the UAE ranked second in the Arab world and 26th globally, while Saudi Arabia came in third among Arab countries and 40th worldwide. The rankings are based on the perceptions of more than 258,000 people worldwide who were asked to evaluate 199 nations based on ten metrics ranging from stability to transparency to equality. The rankings measure global perceptions of nations that contribute most to the world's GDP.
