- ABU DHABI, UAE - Emirates Development Bank (EDB), a key financial engine for the economic development and industrial advancement of...
EDB and AFD will leverage their outstanding capabilities and professional expertise in agritech financing.
The two firms will share their experiences in financing SMEs and providing smooth and flexible access to capital.
- In a country where political agreements are concluded after endless negotiations between political parties, the objection of the Kurds is...
Iraqi Kurdistan's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said Saturday the budget amendments amounted to "treason" and an affront to Iraqi Kurdish rights
Iraq's oil dependent economy has traditionally been plagued by budget delays, which the government's three-year proposal aimed to avoid
- New methods such as permaculture are especially useful in Tunisia where an unprecedented drought has parched the countryside and left...
The Tunisian Association of Permaculture's "Plant Your Farm" project aims to create 50 micro-farms over five years, of which around 30 are already up and running
To help Tunisia's new eco-farmers sell their organic produce and spread the word on permaculture, the association has promoted farmers' markets and created a "citizen food" label
- Iraq looks to have renewable energies cover a third of its electricity needs by 2030 and has signed several contracts...
Baghdad will "diversify the economy" in the next 10 years, said Muzhar Saleh, economic adviser to Iraq's prime minister
To initiate reforms needed to achieve "green growth", the World Bank estimates Iraq must spend $233 billion, spread out until 2040
- Sharjah, UAE--More than 130 auto and tyre companies from China will take part in the second edition of the "UAE...
According to Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, the exhibition is expected to become the most sought after platform for auto-industry stakeholders
The expo will showcase the latest arrivals in auto parts and accessories, tire and battery products, automotive electronics and maintenance equipment
- Tehran, Iran-- Urging OPEC member countries to preserve cohesion and unity among them, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said that several...
Raisi, citing the history of good relations with OPEC, expressed his country's desire to continue strengthening the cooperation with it
Haitham al-Ghais applauded the Islamic Republic's effort, both at ministerial and technical level, to strengthen the cohesion and unity of OPEC members
- Paris, France--Investment in clean energy across the world is expected to rise to US$1.7 trillion in 2023, with solar set...
According to the IEA report, investment across the globe in clean energy technologies is vastly outpacing spending on fossil fuels
With solar in the forefront, low-emissions electricity technologies are expected to account for almost 90% of investment in power generation
- States are struggling and “often failing” to protect online space for the common good, “swinging between a laissez-faire approach that...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasizes the necessity of a safe online environment for a fully functioning society
Volker Türk criticizes the laissez-faire approach and overbroad regulations hindering the proper protection of online space
- WASHINGTON, US - President Joe Biden said that Democratic and Republican negotiators were on the verge of resolving a debt ceiling...
"It's very close and I'm optimistic," Biden said, adding "I'm hopeful we'll know by tonight whether we're going to be able to have a deal".
Although there was no indication of an imminent public announcement, it was the strongest sign yet that the drama in Washington might end.
- ABU DHABI, UAE - Two of Masdar's spokespeople will address key issues, challenges, and opportunities in electric vehicle innovation during...
The three-day summit is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from May 29-31.
Lukas Sokol, Masdar City’s head of master planning, will shed light on the city’s work in introducing electric, autonomous vehicles.





















