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Herat cement factory: $142 million contract inked with local firm

The factory is projected to yield 3,000 tons of cement daily and is anticipated to generate employment opportunities for 5,000.

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Flydubai resumes Kabul flights after 2-year hiatus

Flight operations are slated to recommence next month, potentially as early as November 15.

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Qatari firm invests $220 million in Jabal Siraj Cement Factory revival

The ambitious project aims to produce an impressive 1.5 million tons of cement annually, with the essential raw materials procured.

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Railway authority seals deal with Iranian consortium to run Khaf-Herat line

Iran will provide technical support and locomotives as it moves to expand its railway network across Central Asia

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Work on Phase I of Qosh Tepa canal finished ahead of deadline

Phase I of the canal is 108 km-long and stretches from the Amu River to the Daulat Abad district in.

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Taliban inaugurates ‘Kabul-Shanghai air corridor’

The air corridor connecting Afghanistan and China was originally established in November 2018 during the tenure of the previous president.

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World Bank report paints grim picture of Afghanistan’s ‘fragile’ economy

New report warns Taliban’s restrictive policies on women’s education and work will further lower Afghanistan’s economic growth prospects

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Afghanistan exports at least 5,000 tons of agricultural products to Iran

The agricultural products were transported to Afghanistan through the Dorgharon border town located in Nimroz province.

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Taliban turns back 10,000 tons of sub-standard steel at border with Iran

Afghanistan’s national standards authority has clamped down on substandard imports in recent months including fuel and building materials

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Women attend Herat exhibition, aiming to enhance their products

Among the exhibitors, men showcased their products and handicrafts in 40 booths, while women occupied 100 booths.

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