Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), Denis Sassou Nguesso pertaining to bilateral relations and means of supporting and developing them. The message was handed to HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi during his meeting today with HE Rodrigue Ghislain Guessan, Special Envoy […]

[[{"value":"Newly deployed military staff officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have concluded a five-day mandatory induction training to familiarise themselves with the peace-support operations and mandate.  At the opening ceremony on Monday, the Acting ATMIS Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Marius Ngendabanka, said the training was important to integrating the officers, given their critical roles in supporting the Mission’s military operations.  “I urge you to embrace […]

[[{"value":"Legislators on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises have tasked the finance ministry to present documentation on the criteria used in granting bailouts to companies in financial crises. According to the committee chairperson, Hon. Medard Sseggona, companies belonging to foreign investors have mostly benefitted from bailouts compared to companies belonging to Ugandan investors. “What is the legal and policy framework on which you base to determine who […]

[[{"value":"HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Saturday with HE State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Ali Mohamed Omar who is on a visit to the country. The meeting discussed cooperative relationship between the two countries and ways to enhance them, in addition to the latest developments in Somalia and […]

[[{"value":"Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of the European Commission, Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the Egyptian-EU Investment Conference held in Cairo. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting underscored the depth and strength of Egyptian-European relations, recently elevated to the level of a strategic and comprehensive partnership. This reflects the significance Egypt and the European Union accord […]

[[{"value":"The Ministerial Monitoring Committee for Intergated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in West Africa brings together the ministers in charge of water resources from the 15 ECOWAS Member States for its 5th ordinary session, Friday, 28th June, 2024, in Abuja. The Ministerial meeting follows the recently concluded 11th Ordinary Session of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which addressed critical issues for promoting Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and sustainable development in West Africa. The […]

[[{"value":"Uganda's coffee industry has made a significant breakthrough in the Turkish market, with exports increasing by a remarkable 2,200% between 2019 and 2024. From a modest 2000 bags (120 tons) in 2019, coffee exports to Turkey surged to 44,000 bags (2,640 tons) in 2024. This impressive growth is attributed to the Uganda Mission in Turkey's strategic shift in approaching investment, trade, and tourism. By focusing on Uganda's major product that […]

[[{"value":"The Bulls Daisies and Sharks Women will meet at Loftus B field on Saturday in the only match of the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division in what should be an entertaining affair. All teams have a bye this week, but the two teams decided after mutual agreement to play their round 11 fixture this weekend. The Daisies have not tasted defeat in Pretoria in two years and current form does […]

[[{"value":"Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against their arch-rivals from the northern hemisphere next Saturday. Erasmus was pleased with the structures put in place as the squad prepared to move into full Test match mode next week in anticipation of the first of […]