RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The third edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), organized by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has witnessed the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between a number of government agencies, companies and institutions. New exploration sites were announced as well as...
UN agencies warn of disease threat in Libya’s Derna city
UN agencies warned that Libya's flood-stricken city of Derna, where thousands were killed a week ago, faces the threat of disease outbreaks that could bring "a second devastating crisis". Traumatized residents badly need clean water, food and basic supplies amid a growing risk of cholera, diarrhea, dehydration and malnutrition, UN...Aid agencies exhort immediate action on war-torn Sudan
Geneva, Switzerland--Four months into Sudan's conflict, the situation is spiraling out of control, with mass displacement and millions on the verge of famine, humanitarian organizations warned on Tuesday, urging immediate international action. Since Sudan's conflict erupted on April 15, the country has been plunged into a humanitarian crisis, with more than six...
Dubai International Chamber launches International Partners Network
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the International Partners Network, a platform to enhance cross-border dialogue and cooperation between DIC and trade promotion agencies, commercial attaches and business councils. The launch of the network was attended by over...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 change, two UN agencies said in a report launched at the COP27 climate change conference underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Dozens of aid groups urge Yemen ceasefire extension
Ahead of the truce's current expiration date on Sunday, 44 aid agencies issued a joint statement to "remind all parties to the conflict that the future of the people of Yemen is in their hands".
Sharjah Chambers discusses credit report, score for SMEs
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has hosted a webinar in cooperation with Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECP) to discuss the importance of AECP credit report and score for SME businesses.
Sixteen European news agencies launch joint Brussels newsroom
The 16 agencies -- dpa, AFP, AGERPRES, ANSA, APA, ATA, Belga, BTA, EFE, Europa Press, FENA, HINA, MIA, STA, Tanjug and TASR -- will share some resources to improve their coverage of European events. Press freedom bodies have voiced concern that EU member states exerted overt and covert political and economic...Evorra secures extra $1m for data marketing at scale
Evorra CEO Aaron Ritoper said that the company has developed with regular input from a community of brands which believe in the power of a decentralised data service.UAE, Israel export credit agencies to back Ghana healthcare project
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) and Israel Export Insurance Corporation have entered into an agreement under which ECI will provide buyer’s credit guarantees to the funding bank for Ghana’s AED 540 million ($147 million) healthcare project. This project comprises the construction of a new general regional hospital in Tema, the largest...
