Last year President Erdogan declared “The era of submissive Turkey, bowing to western demands, is over!”
The US and Turkey are Nato allies, but tensions seems to be growing between the two. Turkey now finds itself with a devaluing currency. Tim Marshall breaks down what’s on Erdogan’s agenda.
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US-Turkey coverage
Qatar pledges $15 billion of investment in Turkey
Editorial: An economic war with political repercussions
Comment: Trump's extensive use of sanctions will test whether the dollar really is still king
Istanbul dispatch: 'Things are not going in a good direction'
Turkey escalates US feud by increasing tariffs on products
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Company Profile
Company name: Yeepeey
Started: Soft launch in November, 2020
Founders: Sagar Chandiramani, Jatin Sharma and Monish Chandiramani
Based: Dubai
Industry: E-grocery
Initial investment: $150,000
Future plan: Raise $1.5m and enter Saudi Arabia next year
Company: Instabug
Founded: 2013
Based: Egypt, Cairo
Sector: IT
Employees: 100
Stage: Series A
Investors: Flat6Labs, Accel, Y Combinator and angel investors
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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