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  Eight of the 10 countries most affected by climate change are in Africa: droughts, cyclones and floods are compromising agricultural production, exposing populations to food insecurity and climate-induced migration and putting pressure on key sectors critical to the continent’s development, resulting in a significant displacement of public expenditure. Despite a lack of resources, Africa is trying to adapt to these effects of climate change. The continent receives less than […]

  The TRT World Forum 2025 (https://TRTWorldForum.com/), the 9th edition of which has been held this year from October 31 to November 1 with the theme “The Global Reset: From the Old Order to New Realities,” has concluded. Over the course of two days, the forum addressed global issues, featuring nearly 150 speakers from more than 30 countries and over 1,500 participants from around the world. Attracting significant attention from […]

  As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the UAE is set to inject $6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector - a move expected to create 70 000 new jobs. The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE […]

  The  AMAN UNION , the leading professional forum for commercial and non-commercial insurance and reinsurance companies across the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announced the winners of the  2025 4th AMAN Union Awards  during the  15th AMAN Union Annual General Meeting , graciously hosted by the  Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org/), a member of the Islamic Development Bank […]

  H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Investment Bank (NIB), witnessed the NIB's celebration of receiving the International Quality Certificate (ISO 9001-2015) for the quality of financial services provided for national investments. This comes within the framework of the Bank's continuous efforts for development and restructuring to maximize its role in achieving development […]

  Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, has been confirmed as a featured speaker at the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/). His participation highlights the expanding role of African energy companies in driving growth, advancing regional integration and leading investment-focused dialogue across the continent. Under Tinubu’s leadership, Oando has evolved from a trading and downstream fuel-marketing business […]

  Germany and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with renewed commitment to deepen their cooperation in promoting peace, security, good governance, sustainable economic development, and institutional strengthening. To this end, the German Government is committing 49 million Euros (82 billion Naira) to support ECOWAS in strengthening peace and security, Economic Development and Health across West Africa. This is the outcome of a […]

  Group: New record half-year performance with profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion), up 17% from the same period last year. Revenue up 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$ 20.6 billion). Emirates: New record half-year profit before tax of AED 11.4 billion (US$ 3.1 billion), up 17%, and revenue of AED 65.6 billion (US$ 17.9 billion), up 6%, against the same period last year. Performance reflects […]

  H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in a session organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity as part of the Second World Summit for Social Development, held under the title: “From Copenhagen to Doha and Beyond: Building Social Resilience for Inclusive Social Development and a Dignified Life for All.” The session was attended by H.E. Dr. Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity; […]