Nvidia tops $4 trillion as US stocks shrug off latest tariffs
After Congress gave Trump a big win last week with his fiscal package, the Republican's aggressive trade posture has returned...Business Economy
Eyeing early release, prison inmates produce Bulgaria’s coveted dairy products
Smolyan, Bulgaria -- At a prison nestled deep in Bulgaria's southern Rhodope mountains, Georgi Filyanov stirs a large tank of...Business Social
Masdar, EDF to develop up to 3.6GW of hydropower, renewable projects in Kyrgyzstan
Dubai, UAE – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and EDF have signed an agreement...The Kyrgyz Republic has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 44 percent by 2030, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
Central Asia is a significant emerging market for Masdar which has several agreements to develop solar and wind projects in the region
Ready to work with developing nations for green future: China
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said his country has promoted the targets for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, adding that...The vice premier called on the G77 and China to further speak with one voice and uphold common interests
He urged all to promote sustainable development, a new path of coordination between development and protection
UAE and Turkmenistan pledge to ramp up ties ‘in all fields’
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and Turkmenistan have agreed to enhance bilateral ties in all fields, particularly in the development sectors,...The leaders of the two countries reviewed ways to ramp up bilateral ties between the UAE and Turkmenistan in all fields
They discussed the COP28 agenda and its role in bolstering international action to address the phenomenon of climate change
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines
Based in Seattle, Alaska Airlines serves the western US.Both brands will continue to exist under the terms of the agreement, which could take up to 18 months to finalize
The combined airlines would have a fleet of 365 narrow and widebody aircraft and reach 138 destinations
Net-zero targets must include fossil fuel ‘phase-out’: monitor
According to a new report from Net Zero Tracker, at least 150 countries have committed to a net-zero emissions target...The report looked at nations, cities and large companies committed to any kind of net-zero target
African and European companies were relatively well represented in the phase-out plans
Masdar, PLN push to build world’s largest floating solar plant
Dubai, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed agreements to collaborate with Indonesia’s state-owned utility company, PLN,...The partnership has already resulted in the launch of Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant, the innovative 145-megawatt (MWac) (192MW peak) Cirata project.
In September, Masdar and PLN signed an agreement to develop Phase II of the Cirata plant to triple capacity by up to 500MW.
Presight AI, Samruk-Kazyna launch JV
The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation in Kazakhstan.Revealed at COP28, the venture aims to deploy advanced AI and big data solutions.
Energy, public services, and transport in Kazakhstan to benefit from big data analytics.
WhatsApp update allows posting status updates via Instagram
Washington, United States -- The instant messaging platform WhatsApp launched a new update that includes an optional feature that allows...This feature will be available in a future update to the application through its beta program within the Google Play Store.
WhatsApp is also working on an improved posting feature to make it compatible with Instagram, scheduled for a future release, QNA reported.
QatarEnergy announces integration of all marketing and related activities
DOHA, QATAR - QatarEnergy has announced the successful integration of all marketing and marketing-related activities formerly managed by QatarEnergy LNG....QatarEnergy described the integration process as a major move towards consolidating the company’s position as a global energy leader.
The move places the company in a unique position to deliver unparalleled service and value to its customers and stakeholders.
Maghreb farmers fight climate change with drones
The use of modern technologies in agriculture is globally on the rise, including in North Africa where countries rank among...Tunisia is currently experiencing its eighth year of drought (four of which were consecutive) in recent years, according to its agriculture ministry.
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia ban the use of unmanned drones without a permit, which in the case of commercial uses can take months to be issued.
