insert_link World Vladimir Putin’s gold strategy explains why sanctions against Russia have failed By Robert Huish, Dalhousie University There are more than 16,000 sanctions imposed against Russia. Yet the Russian economy and war machine grew by 3.6 per cent in 2023 and is projected to grow another 2.6 per cent in 2024. Nearly six per cent of Russia’s gross domestic product goes towards military spending. At a time when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scrambling to acquire arms, funds and […] todayMarch 19, 2024 8
insert_link World Dubai hosts world governments summit The World Governments Summit has kicked off in Dubai with the theme Shaping Future Governments. Over three days, the summit will hold talks on sustainable development, innovative solutions for future challenges, and opportunities for international cooperation. Key topics include the next generation of future governments, Arab finance, labour issues in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and the future of hydrogen energy. todayFebruary 13, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Kenyan coastal gem gets a direct link to Middle East as Dubai ties to Africa By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Mombasa is set for a surge in tourism after FlyDubai launched direct flights between Dubai, the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, and the coastal city. This new direct route, a first for any UAE airline, is also poised to strengthen economic ties and cultural exchange between the two regions. Flydubai will operate four weekly direct flights to Mombasa from January […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 10
insert_link Entertainment Gene drive technology unlocks innovative potential solutions at the intersection of climate change and public health The inaugural 'Day of Health' at the UN Climate Conference (COP-28) highlighted the dramatic impact of climate change on health, diseases and in particular on malaria. Heads of State and climate experts converged in Dubai to emphasise the indisputable link between climate and health, echoing WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's statement that climate change is a pressing public health issue. As we grapple with the harsh reality of half […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10
insert_link 7 5 Oshiwambo Ovanamibia vahandukifwa kolweendo lomupresident pamwe novaneumbo laye koDubai OvaNamibia vahapu kaveuditile ombili olweendo lomupesident pamwe novaneumbo laye oshoyo ovanambelewa vepangelo okukakufa ombinga koshongalele sho COP28 ko Dubai. Ounona vomuprsident oveli oshitopolwa shovaneumbo va 6 vomupresident ovo veli mosheendo shova Namibia ovo velitumapo ko Dubai. Ombelewa yomuPresident Geingob' Omandaxa oye shikoleka kutya, ounona vomutwe woshilongo ovaya pamwe novakulunhu vavo koshilando shovayamba, ashike ombelewa oye likala omapopyo oo tapopi kutya, ounona navo ovafutilwa kepangelo, nokupopya kutya ovadali ovo vevafutila voovene. […] todayDecember 6, 2023 6 5 7
insert_link Environment COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum mobilizes $5 billion in funding to advance climate and nature action The Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum, COP28’s private-sector engagement platform to convene global business leaders and philanthropists, concluded its first day today, with the announcement of a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilize $5 billion USD in collective funding. The Forum, held across the COP28 Blue Zone and Green Zone, brought together over 1,300 key stakeholders, including Heads of State and government, business CEOs, philanthropists […] todayDecember 4, 2023 3
insert_link World UN climate conference urges action amid record heat The UN climate conference opens in Dubai today with nations under pressure to increase the urgency of action on global warming and wean off fossil fuels, amid intense scrutiny of oil-rich hosts UAE. The AFP news agency reports that the climate talks come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and this year likely to be the hottest in human history. Scientists say countries must make faster and deeper […] todayNovember 30, 2023 2
insert_link 5 Oshiwambo President Hage Geingob elitumapo ko United Arab Emirates. OmuPresident Hage Geingob onghela okwe lidenga olweendo oku kakufa ombinga moshongalele oshi 28 sho (COP28) osho tashi tale keenghendabala doku kandulapo ominyonena daetififwa kelunduluko longhalo yomepo tashi kaningilwa ko Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja mombelewa yomupresident onghela owati, oshongalele ota shikakalako mo 30 November 2023 to 12 December 2023. OmuPresident Geingob ota kulopotwa aufanwa kwao eli omupresident wa United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. […] todayNovember 28, 2023 4 5
insert_link Business / Economics Capricorn Group, Capricorn Foundation, and Bank Windhoek Unite for Namibia’s COP28 Pavilion The Capricorn Group, in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation and Bank Windhoek, has pledged a joint donation of N$500,000 to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism. The funds are earmarked to support Namibia's representation and pavilion at the upcoming COP28 conference scheduled to be held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This marks the second consecutive year of contributions from Capricorn Group and its affiliates […] todayNovember 21, 2023 7
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
