[[{"value":"Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, is pleased to announce two strategic leadership appointments in its Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) business units, respectively. Effective 1 April 2024, Amine Djouahra has been appointed as B2B Business Unit Director, with Rashad Ghani stepping up into the role of B2C Business Unit Director. Both Amine and Rashad bring a wealth of experience and an in-depth […]

[[{"value":"The Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait, represented by Prof. Ahmed Abdel Rahman Al Melhem, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and Executive Director, agreed with the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org), represented by Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General, to collaborate in areas of mutual interest particularly in the areas related to Islamic Finance. The Capital Markets Authority is responsible for regulating capital market activities in the State of […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and esteemed member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agricultural Development Fund (Saudi Arabia). The signing took place on the sidelines of the IsDB Group Annual Meeting 2024 at in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The MoU was signed by Mr. […]

[[{"value":"The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) played a pioneering role and made defining contributions to the growth and development of Islamic finance globally over the past 50 years, Acting Director General of IsDB Institute, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, has said. Dr. Al-Suwailem made these remarks while welcoming participants of a side event themed ‘A Pioneering Role: 50 Years Long Journey in Support of Islamic Finance’, on the sidelines of the IsDB Group […]

[[{"value":"The 15th Islamic Summit Conference of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (www.new.OIC-oci.org) commenced its deliberation in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, in the presence of their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, heads of states, and governments of the OIC member States, and high-level dignitaries from non-member states. The summit is being held under the theme: ‘Enhancing Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development’, from […]

[[{"value":"The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially invited the governments of Nigeria and South Africa to take advantage of the hosting rights benefits of the next 2 editions of the prestigious annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org). In a letter bearing reference number HHS/CUL/16/170.23 and signed by the AUC's Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, Her Excellency, Ambassador Minata Samate Cessouma, the AU said the call aligns […]

[[{"value":"Between April 20-27, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, hosted 40 participants—consisting of top 10 Heroes, other finalists and partners from across Africa—in Hangzhou, China. Participants engaged in an immersive experience at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou and have returned to their home countries enriched with valuable insights to further enhance their entrepreneurial endeavors on the continent. […]

[[{"value":"Aiming to increase production above 1.1 million barrels of oil per day (bopd) – while diversifying into gas monetization and value-added activities – Angola is spearheading the revitalization of its upstream landscape as a mature petroleum producer. International energy company Azule Energy has signed onto African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy 2024 as a Silver Sponsor, affirming its commitment to harnessing Africa’s energy resources and scaling oil and gas […]

[[{"value":"Strategy Director for Africa50 Infrastructure Investment (Africa50 Group) Molly Omolara Gbodimowo will discuss lucrative investment opportunities within Africa’s energy value chain at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris in May. Dedicated to fostering Africa’s development by spearheading bankable projects and collaborating with public and private sector investors, Africa50 Group plays a pivotal role in bridging the continent's infrastructure funding gap while facilitating sustainable growth. IAE 2024 is […]