China home prices edge down in January, data shows
Beijing, China--Major Chinese cities reported falling home prices in January with narrowing declines, official data showed on Friday.The National Bureau...Economy
GCC, OPEC boost ties to stabilize global oil markets
During his meeting with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais, Albudaiwi praises the significant efforts of OPEC and its crucial...Economy Energy
Janet Yellen says ending war in Ukraine can mend global economy
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine that has fueled food and fuel prices, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...Yellen will hope to build diplomatic pressure for an end to the war by blaming Russia
The summit is also expected to discuss the need to extend a Turkish and UN-brokered agreement allowing vital Ukrainian grain and fertilizer exports to transit via the Black Sea
Addressing climate change global responsibility
"Today's world is witnessing a scientific and technical boom, which is the fastest and most advanced through all the stages...Parliaments play a key role in enacting, legislating, or amending laws related to investment and the national transition to renewable energy sources
Facing the phenomenon of climate change is no longer confined to one country over another, but is a duty and shared responsibility that the entire world
Sustainable food cold chains reduce waste, fight climate change, says UN report
Greater investment in sustainable food cold chains is needed to reduce hunger, provide livelihoods to communities and adapt to climate...These systems are critical to maintaining the quality, nutritional value and safety of food.
An estimated 14 percent of all food produced for human consumption is lost before it even reaches consumers.
Post-Covid UAE real estate upswing to continue
A high number of residential and commercial units delivered in 2022 means tenant retention will become more critical, and rental...In a report, real estate advisory firm JLL said that the residential sector was the highest performer “within construction asset awards”.
The influx of high net worth individuals to the UAE, especially Dubai, and Golden Visa have also boosted the real estate market.
G20 health, finance ministers agree to launch US$1.4bn pandemic fund
The G20 health ministers have agreed to establish a pandemic fund.The fund will be commonly used to fix the health system and close the budget gap for the following five years.
Up to 20 donor countries and three philanthropists have expressed willingness to contribute to the effort to raise "pandemic fund" totaling US$1.4 billion.
COP27 focuses on ways and means to feed 8 billion people
The adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people.A series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and climate resilient agriculture.
The focus comes at a particularly challenging year for food security.
Mozambique has begun exporting LNG, says President
Mozambique has started exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in the country's restive north, President Filipe Nyusi said. The first...Mozambique has set high hopes on vast natural gas deposits - the largest ever found south of the Sahara.
Estimates have shown that once all the gas deposits were tapped, Mozambique could become one of the world's 10 biggest exporters.
Saudi Arabia raising phosphate fertilisers production
The kingdom is among the world’s leading phosphate exporters, along with China, the US, Russia and Morocco.The kingdom is among the world’s leading phosphate exporters, along with China, the US, Russia and Morocco
The oil-rich country plans to increase capacity by 50 percent to produce 9mn tonnes of phosphate fertilisers a year
Qatar and Kuwait renew pledge to help Afghanistan with aid
United Nations, US—Reiterating their pledge to continue providing aid to Afghanistan, Qatar and Kuwait have said they will continue to...Sheikha Alia Ahmed said that Qatar has made peace and development a priority of its post-war engagement in Afghanistan, particularly the issue of empowering women and girls
Bader Al-Daihani said that Kuwait has provided $92 million in humanitarian aid to Afghans
Paris Peace Forum: Queen Rania calls for paradigm shift in response to global crises
The Queen explained that the global refugee crisis has reached "epic proportions" with the number of displaced people around the...The Queen explained that the global refugee crisis has reached "epic proportions" with the number of displaced people around the world now exceeding 100 million
Launched in 2018, the Paris Peace Forum convenes yearly with the aim of contributing to bridging the governance gap by bringing together multiple stakeholders
