COP28 offers a chance to rethink, reboot and refocus

Water stress levels vary in Arab countries

• The region needs to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies to mitigate the growing water scarcity and its potential impacts.
• The high stress levels in GCC, in particular, highlight an urgent need for these nations to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies.

China announces 25 measures to aid private businesses

• These initiatives aim to diversify financial avenues for private businesses, marking a continued effort to bolster the private sector
• These initiatives aim to diversify financial avenues for private businesses, marking a continued effort to bolster the sector crucial for the country's economic progress.

It’s official: Saudi Arabia will host World Expo 2030

• The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness, and global connectivity.
• This monumental global event in Riyadh will showcase Saudi Arabia's transformation and commitment to a forward-looking and sustainable future.

Key contender Riyadh eyes Expo 2030 win tomorrow

• Saudi Arabia -- competing against Busan, Korea, and Rome, Italy -- bids for Expo 2030 with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and global unity.
• A successful bid could transform Saudi Arabia's tourism and business landscape, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards global prominence.

Gaza truce: Hamas, Israel free second group of civilians

• The move, part of a broader truce agreement mediated by Qatar and Egypt, saw emotional reunions as families welcomed their loved ones back.
• The situation remains tense, with discussions about extending the truce and the potential resumption of conflict by Israeli forces.

Does Anghami and OSN+ collab make financial sense?

• The OSN Group will invest in Anghami at a valuation of $3.65 per share, 3.9x the stock's average price for the past month.
• The combined entity will bring together over 120 million registered users and will be one of MENA’a largest streaming platforms.

Is Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza a genocide or not?

• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the BRICS group, strongly calls for an immediate ceasefire, describing the situation in Gaza as 'a genocide.'
• Pronouncements of several Israeli politicians, who openly called for extermination of Palestinians, have added to the fears of a genocide in Gaza.

85 animals set free at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve

• The release is part of the National Center for Wildlife’s program with increasing and relocating endangered wild animals.
• The animals released this morning are 20 Arabian oryx, 40 rim antelopes, six mountain gazelles, six alpine ibexes.

GCC leads in climate action despite fossil fuel reliance

• The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar outperform 17 other countries in key areas of green investment, sustainable infrastructure, and energy transition, says a report.
• Leading the green transformation is the UAE, which has been proactively funding a variety of clean energy projects, including solar, wind, and nuclear energy.