Anticipatory governance is crucial in navigating today’s risks. While AI tools enhance forecasting, early warning does not always lead to...
- Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey's central bank on Thursday lowered its key interest rate for a third consecutive time as inflation...
"This very important commitment gives us the opportunity to support Lebanon’s economic development, at this critical juncture. And I want...Qatar had entered a consortium to explore for offshore gas in waters near Israel, following a historic border deal last year between the two rivals
The agreement green-lights Lebanon's exploration of its southern Qana, or Sidon, reservoir following the signing of the landmark accord last October
The Kingdom is studying the feasibility of investing in the futuistic UK project, which if materialized may play an important...The Kingdom is studying the feasibility of investing in the futuistic UK project, which if materialized may play an important role in combating climate change
The project's cost is likely to exceed tens of billions of dollars amid expectations that the space solar energy project will be completed by 2040, reports suggest
DUBAI, UAE - The Emirates Health Services (EHS) will showcase its 19 innovative healthcare projects during Arab Health Exhibition 2023,...Arab Health Exhibition is one of the largest forums that hosts major corporations, authorities and companies from all over the world.
The forum provides an opportunity to achieve the goals of national strategies and projects that seek to turn the UAE into a global hub for health care.
Dubai, UAE - UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) started the ‘Tax Support’ initiative to raise tax awareness among UAE’s business...The step is likely to help the businesses in enhancing compliance with tax laws and regulations.
As a result, the first workshop for 2023 under the initiative was held on 24th and 25th January in Oud Metha, Dubai.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Standardization Organization (GSO) has announced its training plan for 2023 in...The 2023 training plan aims at contributing to developing cadres in the national standardization agencies in the member states.
He said that the GSO will organize 15 training programs and workshops in a number of the cities in the GCC.
AMMAN, JORDAN - Confirming its role as one of Jordan’s main supporters, the European Union (EU) on Sunday signed two...The first is financing a US$42 million program in support of Jordan's Ministry of Justice, Judicial Council, Judicial Institute and Public Security Directorate.
The second US$27 million contributes to the "Green Growth" program from the Food and Resilience Facility.
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated 17 new substations in 2022. These include fifteen 132kV stations...The transmission substations include 15 132kV stations with a conversion capacity of 2,280 megavolt amperes (MVA) and two 400kV stations with a conversion capacity of 4,000 MVA.
DEWA installed 5km of 400kV overhead transmission lines and 247km of 132 kV ground cables to connect the substations to the main transmission network.
Amman, Jordan-- Jordan and the Arab League have discussed ways to deepen coordination on communications. Minister of Government Communication Faisal...Faisal Shboul of Jordan noted the "importance" of cooperation between Jordan and the Arab League regarding strengthening and developing the joint Arab media framework
Ahmed Khattabi of the Arab League praised Jordan's hosting of Arab media forums and meetings through coordination and consultation with the media and communication sector
- Hunger rates in Syria have escalated to record highs after more than ten years of brutal conflict, according to the...
The UN agency said child and maternal malnutrition are also "increasing at a speed never seen before," in more than a decade of war
According to WFP executive director David Beasley, if the international community does not step up to help Syrians, it risks facing "another wave of mass migration,"
- There is a close link between cybersecurity and GRC and innovation plays a key role in governance systems. Organizations must...
There is a need to establish an effective governance, risk, and compliance system as a fundamental requirement for a strong cybersecurity strategy, says a UAE official
Organizations must first establish a GRC system in order to achieve cybersecurity objectives and create a secure working environment, adds Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti
