• UAE and Kenya sign agreement to enhance digital, tech cooperation

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE and Kenya have signed an investment memorandum establishing a framework for investment cooperation in digitalisation and technology. In addition to exploring investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) services in Kenya, the cooperation may include developing data centre projects with a total capacity of up...

  • AU head seeks probe into massacre of Gazans waiting for aid

    Nairobi, Kenya - African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday accused Israel of "the mass killing of Palestinians" and urged an international probe after dozens died following a rush on an aid convoy in war-torn Gaza. "Mahamat strongly condemns an attack by Israeli forces that killed and wounded more than...

  • UAE removed from international money laundering grey list

    Countries on the grey list have "strategic deficiencies" in their efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing but are cooperating with the FATF to correct the problems and are subject to increased monitoring. In addition to the UAE, Barbados, Gibraltar and Uganda were removed from the grey list. A...

  • UAE, Kenya finalize Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The United Arab Emirates and Kenya have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will secure vital East and West supply chains, spur investment into priority sectors, and enhance market access for businesses on both sides. The CEPA will have significant positive impact on...

  • Saudi authorities reduce fee for recruiting domestic help

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Monday that it has cut the upper limit of fees for recruiting domestic workers from a number of countries. These countries include the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The initiative comes within...

  • Nations start negotiations over global plastics treaty at Nairobi meet

    Nairobi, Kenya -- Nations grappling with the plastic "suffocating" nature and leaching into food and the human body began fresh negotiations on Monday toward a UN treaty to tackle the growing problem. Some 175 countries agreed last year to conclude by 2024 a binding agreement to combat the plastic pollution...

  • Masdar, Africa50 sign MoU

    The aim is to speed up clean energy transition in Africa.

  • Qatar partners with African Civil Aviation Commission to boost cooperation

    Nairobi, Kenya--African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and Qatar have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in the aviation field. This came during the activities of the 8th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, organized by the AFCAC in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Nairobi,...

  • Kenya suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns

    Users who registered with the Worldcoin cryptoproject in Kenya were offered 25 free Worldcoin tokens worth about 7,000 shillings ($45), drawing thousands of people to multiple sign-up points in the capital Nairobi. Interior minister Kithure Kindiki said authorities were "concerned" by the project and launched investigations to ascertain "the safety...

  • Iran president Ebrahim Raisi holds talks with Kenya’s president

    Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani has described the three-day trip as "a new turning point" which could bolster economic and trade ties with African nations. He also said on Monday that Tehran and the three African countries share "common political views".

  • Invictus plans $272m expansion

    The company will invest through acquisitions and JVs.

  • Etihad Cargo, Astral sign MoU

    They will share up to 50 percent of all available capacity on flights.

  • Why did Iran stop importing rice, tea from India? 

    Speculations are rife that the decision by Tehran could have been taken in retaliation to India's suspension of the import of fruits like kiwis and peaches from Iran.

  • Qatar plans to open new visa center in Jordan

    DOHA, QATAR - Qatar plans to open a new center in Jordan for issuing visas in the near future, in order to complete procedures for acquiring Work Residence Permit. The Qatari Ministry of Interior said five new centers for Qatar visas will soon be opened in Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya...

  • Khalifa Fund offers US$30 million to support SMEs in Kenya

    The agreement aims to promote entrepreneurship and develop Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya.

  • UAE, Kenya to begin negotiations on free trade agreement

    UAE and Kenya announced their intention to begin talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries in Nairobi.

  • UAE suspends entry for travelers from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria

    UAE citizens are barred from traveling to the four African countries except for the country's emergency treatment cases, official delegations, and scholarships. In addition, the country has introduced new travel requirements for those coming on direct flights from Uganda and Ghana. These include having a negative COVID-19 test obtained within...

  • DP World launches e-commerce site Dubuy in Kenya

    Dubuy.com aims to provide Kenya a secure and reliable way for its businesses to grow.

  • COP26 sees new coalition for net-zero tourism

    The SGTC will be headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and may open regional offices in other countries.

  • ‘Change the game’: Supermodel Halima Aden reinvents modest fashion

    Aden became the first contestant in a US state beauty pageant in 2016 to wear a hijab and a burkini.