Net revenues of €189.5 billion, up 6% compared to 2022, with consolidated shipment volumes increasing 7%; Net profit grew 11% to €18.6 billion. Adjusted operating income (1) rose 1% to €24.3 billion, with AOI margin of 12.8%; Industrial free cash flows (2) of €12.9 billion, an increase of 19% compared to 2022; Strong balance sheet, with Industrial available liquidity at €61.1 billion; LEV sales up 27% in 2023, with PHEVs at #1 in […]

Following a day filled with insights, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) will conclude its proceedings with its anticipated GBIS Gala Dinner. Set to take place at the prestigious Address Sky View in Dubai, the Gala Dinner promises an evening of elegance, celebration, and inspiration, highlighting the remarkable talents and achievements of individuals from diverse backgrounds across the globe. As the Chairman of the Black Impact Foundation - the host […]

Xylem (www.Xylem.com), a worldwide pioneer in water technology solutions, and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) have embarked on an innovative partnership, sealing the deal with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic collaboration encompassed in the MoU will center around amplifying access to safe drinking water and sanitation, abiding by Sustainable Development Goals, and exploring other areas of cohesion. Established on January 24, the MoU indicates a reinforced […]

Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present to help your small business grow by taking advantage of the online world. GoDaddy shares five tips to help your small business grow with an online presence. It starts with a domain name When getting started, check availability […]

His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) (www.ALMA2030.org), announced Saturday that Africa is at the centre of a perfect storm that threatens to disrupt essential life-saving malaria services. Africa faces growing threats that increase the risk of malaria cases and deaths. Critical financial shortfalls for malaria programmes, linked to the ongoing global financial crisis, the impact of climate change, insecticide, and drug resistance, […]

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) group, signed a letter of intent with Banque Misr to provide a $30 million financing line dedicated to finance private sector projects in Egypt and to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. The letter of intent was inked in the presence of high-ranking Egyptian officials, including the Ministers […]

Producer, director and actor Novi Brown will speak at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) – taking place February 27 in Dubai. Brown currently stars as Sabrina Hollins in the hit-BET comedy-drama series, Sistas and is a strong advocate for enhancing inclusivity in the film and beauty industries. Throughout her extensive career in film and television, Brown has promoted the role diversity plays in broadening storytelling. Her commitment to art […]

With one week to go, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 is gearing up for its highly anticipated third edition. Hosted by the Black Impact Foundation and powered by Energy Capital&Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), the summit will gather influential leaders, role models, and impactful individuals from around the world for a day of dialogue, networking, and engagement. The summit will serve as a global center for unity, under the theme, Black […]

On February 6, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia met with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, at the Executive Mansion and exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin conveyed President Xi Jinping's New Year greetings and best wishes to President Boakai, congratulated President Boakai on taking office, appreciated the Liberian side's firm support for the one-China policy, and said that China attaches great importance to China-Liberia relations, will continuously pursue the policy of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith toward Africa, and make […]