The French president said they want to involve both European and non-European allies who are ready to move in this direction but who are waiting for France.
Israel PM spurns global recognition of a Palestinian state
In a post in Hebrew on social media platform X, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Jewish country will continue to oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Such recognition, in his opinion, would offer an "enormous reward to unprecedented terrorism.
Saudi team discovers genetic disorder, names it Alfadhel syndrome
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - A team of Saudi researchers from King Abdullah Children's Specialist Hospital (KACSH) and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) have discovered a new genetic disorder. This disorder has been named Alfadhel Syndrome, after Professor Majid Alfadhel, the leader of the research team. The syndrome has...Israel, Saudi moving towards ‘framework’ for deal: US
According to National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, a basic framework has been hammered out by all sides that could form the outline of a historic US-brokered deal to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel after decades of hostility. The deal could earn Israel recognition by the guardian of...
Global Islamic microfinance surpasses US$60bn, says industry professional
DUBAI, UAE - The global Islamic microfinance industry has surpassed US$60 billion in value within the $3.8 trillion Islamic finance landscape. This achievement highlights the growing recognition of Islamic microfinance as a tool for poverty alleviation. The industry's potential to bridge financial gaps while adhering to Shariah principles positions it...
DEWA given Net-Zero statement of verification for work on climate change
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the net-zero statement of verification and assurance certificate in recognition of its relentless efforts in climate action. This followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by W3 Solutionz - USA through CanaGulf International Standardization, based on the International Workshop Agreement Guidelines...Israel PM claims Lebanon ‘recognizes’ Israel in sea border deal
Jerusalem, Undefined—Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday claimed Israel's foe Lebanon de-facto "recognizes" the Jewish state, due to a sea border deal the two states are set to sign imminently. "This is a political achievement -- it is not every day that an enemy state recognizes the State of Israel, in...UAE, Lulu Money sign pact on digital KYC service
LuLu Exchange – one of UAE’s leading financial service providers, announced that it has signed an agreement with the country's Ministry of Interior to launch a digital KYC process through new-age facial recognition on its cross-border payments app, LuLu Money.Dubai FDI wins UN award for best practices in tracking investments
The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) at the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) gained international recognition for its successful efforts in capturing FDI trends and patterns toward positioning the city as a global investment destination.Algerian farmer’s olive oil wins global recognition
Hakim Alileche left a successful career in graphic design and moved to the Algerian countryside to produce "magic potion" -- organic olive oil that has won him international recognition.
IMF suspends Afghanistan’s access to SDR resources
The IMF is expected to complete a $650 billion allocation of Special Drawing Rights, the fund’s unit of exchange based on dollars, euros, yen, sterling and yuan, on Monday, to its 190 member countries in proportion to their shareholdings in the fund.
