GAZA/CAIRO – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reached more than 330,000 people in Gaza with food assistance in the first week of the ceasefire, providing food parcels, hot meals and cash assistance to war-weary families. "The first week has brought hope, but it is still early days. We must keep up this momentum," said Antoine Renard, WFP Country Director in Palestine. "And with so many people on the move now, keen to reach their homes and reunite with their families in the north, we need to make sure they have food wherever they are. WFP's priority is to ensure assistance follows the people." Here are the latest updates on WFP operations in Gaza: WFP has brought 10,130 metric tons of food into Gaza since the ceasefire. Food entered Gaza through ......read more

Hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic. ROME —The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for US$16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources. WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched today, shows that 343 million people across 74 countries are acutely food insecure, a 10 per cent increase from last year and just shy of the record hit during the pandemic. The country contexts in which WFP operates are becoming more complex, making reaching people in need more difficult and costly. A stream of global crises driven by escalating and overlapping conflicts, climate extremes and economic shocks has brought hunger to record levels, generating an unrelenting demand ......read more

The “Meals of Hope” campaign on TikTok LIVE leveraged live features to encourage the community to donate     Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As part of its mission to drive positive change, TikTok LIVE MENA has joined forces with ShareTheMeal, the official fundraising platform of the UN World Food Programme (WFP). TikTok LIVE MENA’s campaign, “Meals of Hope”, which took place on TikTok LIVE on November 3rd, encouraged viewers to learn more about ShareTheMeal’s efforts to provide meals to vulnerable children and families around the world through engaging content from creators and community interaction. It promoted the message that together, we can fight global hunger.    Since its inception, the global ShareTheMeal community has helped provide more than 240 million ......read more

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories ROME – Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report. The report warns that the spread of conflict, particularly in the Middle East – coupled with climate and economic stressors - is pushing millions of people to the brink. The report spotlights the regional fallout from the crisis in Gaza which has seen Lebanon engulfed in conflict and warns that the La Niña weather pattern could impact climates through March 2025, threatening fragile food systems in already vulnerable regions. The report draws attention to famine in the Zamzam camp in North Darfur and famine risk in other areas of Sudan, the enduring ......read more

JEDDAH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$25 million contribution from Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support its life-saving operations in Yemen over the next year. The agreement was signed by WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in Jeddah today. US$15 million will be allocated to sustain emergency food assistance for vulnerable families across Yemen. The remaining US$10 million will fund resilience projects in Hadramaut, Al Maharah, and Socotra, helping communities improve food security and reduce their reliance on aid. Food insecurity in Yemen is at an all-time high. According to WFP data, 64% of families surveyed in August reported ......read more

JERUSALEM – The risk of famine will persist throughout Gaza this winter unless fighting stops and more humanitarian aid reaches families, according to a new food security assessment by experts from 16 UN agencies and NGOs. Twelve months of fighting have decimated livelihoods, drastically reduced food production and severely restricted both commercial and humanitarian supply lines, the report said. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) snapshot – released today – projects that over the coming months 1.95 million people in Gaza (91 percent of the population) will face acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or worse). The IPC, which uses global, scientific standards to evaluate food insecurity levels, also said that 345,000 people would face Catastrophic levels of hunger (IPC Phase 5), and 876,000 people ......read more

Shot: 15-17Oct2024/29Sep2024 Gaza, Jerusalem TRT: 5:17 :00-:18 GV’s Kahn Younis The city of Kahn Younis had a population of more than 200,000 before the conflict started last year. Khan Younis has been reduced to rubble. Streets and buildings have been destroyed. There is no infrastructure.  Most families face displacement and hunger. Khan Younis Shot: 29Sep24 :18-:32 Nutrition testing at clinic New IPC data indicates the risk of Famine persists across the whole Gaza Strip. Given the recent surge in hostilities, there are growing concerns that this worst-case scenario may materialize. The population classified in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) is expected to double in the coming months. Between November 2024 and April 2025, almost 2 million people, more than 90 percent of the population, are classified ......read more

Statement attributable to UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban and WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau BEIRUT, 15 October 2024 – "During a three-day visit to Lebanon, we witnessed the devastation and sensed people's fear and confusion. For them, the future remains uncertain as long as their country is under fire. The war that the world wanted to avoid in Lebanon is now happening and has already triggered a catastrophe. "We visited shelters and informal tented settlements, engaged with affected communities and met with government officials and civil society partners who are working around the clock to respond to the needs. Each person had a story – a story of forced displacement and multiple struggles. We also visited the Masnaa Checkpoint where hundreds of thousands have crossed into ......read more

JERUSALEM - The UN World Food Programme today warned that escalating violence in northern Gaza is having a disastrous impact on food security for thousands of Palestinian families, noting that the main crossings into the north have been closed and no food aid has entered since 1 October.  Food distribution points, as well as kitchens and bakeries in North Gaza, have been forced to shut down due to airstrikes, military ground operations and evacuation orders. The only functioning bakery in North Gaza, supported by WFP, caught fire after being hit by an explosive munition.  “The north is basically cut off and we’re not able to operate there,” said Antoine Renard, WFP Country Director for Palestine. “WFP has been on the ground since the onset of the crisis. We are committed to ......read more

Shot: 1-8Oct2024 Lebanon, Syria TRT: 3:44 :00-:06 - Damaged building in Saida, Lebanon Shot:5Oct24 :06-:24 - Convoy of Humanitarian Aid Moving from Beirut to Tyre Highway 51, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :24-:40 - Offloading WFP food parcels in Tyre Tyre, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :40-1:08 - SOT Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Lebanon Country Director (English) "We're delivering 1100 food parcels, food ration boxes along with bread from the World Food Programme, but also critically needed water, sanitation, and hygiene materials from our friends at UNICEF. We're delivering here to the Lebanese Red Cross. One of our critical partners, providing humanitarian assistance across the country to people are still stuck in areas, people have been displaced into other areas and also people about to go on the ......read more

ROME – The World Food Programme (WFP) announced today it is pausing the movement of its employees in Gaza until further notice after a WFP team came under fire on the evening of 27 August, a few metres from an Israeli check point at the Wadi Gaza bridge. The team was returning from a mission to Kerem Shalom/ Karam Abu Salem with two WFP armoured vehicles after escorting a convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian cargo routed to Gaza's central area. Despite being clearly marked and receiving multiple clearances by Israeli authorities to approach, the vehicle was directly struck by gunfire as it was moving towards an Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) checkpoint. It sustained at least ten bullets: five on the driver's side, two on the passenger side and three on other parts of the vehicle. None of the employees onboard were ......read more

Company’s donations have provided roughly 1 million meals since start of the conflict GAZA / DUBAI – The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a new financial contribution from their longstanding partner Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, to support WFP’s operations in Palestine. This donation will contribute to WFP’s efforts to provide essential food assistance to those suffering in one of the worst hunger crises the world is facing today. With this latest contribution from Agility, WFP will be able to provide nearly 779,000 hot meals in Gaza ensuring that the most vulnerable populations receive the necessary support amidst ongoing challenges. This will bring the total donations by Agility and its employees to 1 million meals since the start of the current crisis in ......read more

Company’s donations have provided roughly 1 million meals since start of the conflict GAZA / DUBAI – The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a new financial contribution from their longstanding partner Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, to support WFP’s operations in Palestine. This donation will contribute to WFP’s efforts to provide essential food assistance to those suffering in one of the worst hunger crises the world is facing today. With this latest contribution from Agility, WFP will be able to provide nearly 779,000 hot meals in Gaza ensuring that the most vulnerable populations receive the necessary support amidst ongoing challenges. This will bring the total donations by Agility and its employees to 1 million meals since the start of the current crisis in ......read more

ROME – The latest food security assessment on Gaza confirms the concerns of the World Food Programme (WFP) about the ongoing levels of severe hunger across the Gaza Strip and shows the critical importance of sustained access to all areas of Gaza. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza paints a stark picture of ongoing hunger, finding that 96 percent of the population is facing acute food insecurity at crisis level or higher (IPC Category 3+), with almost half a million people in catastrophic conditions (IPC Category 5).  The new report indicates a slight improvement compared to the previous assessment in March, which warned of a potential famine in Gaza's northern governorates by the end of May. The improvement shows the difference that greater access can make. Increased food ......read more

As Regional Initiatives Reinforce Company’s Global Commitment to Sustainability Dubai, UAE – 5 June 2024: Armstrong Fluid Technology MEA marked World Environment Day 2024 with team-building exercises dedicated to cleaning up the local environment. World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5, is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. This year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the global celebrations. Armstrong’s MEA team took part in a litter pick-up around the office site, to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate Armstrong’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. For 90 years, Armstrong has pioneered innovative, intelligent fluid-flow technologies that provide the industry’s most energy-efficient design ......read more

Back to Back discovery with potential for over 2 TCF of gas-in-place positions South Andaman as one of the world's most important gas plays Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13th May, 2024 – Mubadala Energy, the international energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi and the operator of the South Andaman Gross Split PSC, today announced another substantial gas discovery from the Tangkulo-1 Exploration well, drilled in South Andaman, about 65 kilometres offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia. The discovery marks the second deep water well operated by the company. Tangkulo-1 was drilled to a depth of 3,400 meters in 1,200 meters water depth, just a few months after the major discovery at the Layaran-1 well, also in South Andaman. The Tangkulo-1 well encountered 80 meters of gas column in a good quality Oligocene sandstone ......read more

CLEAR, Alaska, May 3, 2024  - The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, completed DD250 final acceptance and was officially handed over to the Missile Defense Agency in preparation for an Operational Capability Baseline (OCB) decision and final transition to the Warfighter. In addition, prior to this transition, the system has started Space Domain Awareness data collects for the United States Space Force.  “This milestone represents years of dedication to the MDA’s mission to protect our homeland,” said Chandra Marshall, vice president of Radar and Sensor Systems at Lockheed Martin. “LRDR is a cutting edge asset providing the benefits of both low frequency and high frequency radars for an innovative approach to search, track, and discriminate ......read more

MA Yansong's architecture and Hublot's watchmaking share a common vision of transforming their art into an interactive, 3D experience, fusing the natural and the human-made, creating advanced designs with an affinity for Nature. MA Yansong, the visionary Founder and Principal Partner of MAD Architects (2004), redefines architecture with a focus on emotional and spiritual needs, blending humanity and Nature. Born in Beijing in 1975, MA set up his own practice two years after achieving his Masters from Yale. He has spent 20 years gaining international acclaim for his imaginative and human centric designs. His renowned projects – including the Harbin Opera House and Absolute Towers – showcase a unique symbiosis of the natural and human-made. MA, the first Chinese architect to win an overseas landmark project, sees ......read more

21 February 2024: NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – In the less than five months that followed the brutal 7 October attacks and the ensuing escalation, tens of thousands of Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip. More than three quarters of the population have been forced from their homes, many multiple times, and face severe shortages of food, water, sanitation and healthcare – the basic necessities to survive.    The health system continues to be systematically degraded, with catastrophic consequences. As of 19 February, only 12 out of 36 hospitals with inpatient capacity are still functioning, and only partially. There have been more than 370 attacks on health care in Gaza since 7 October.  Diseases are rampant. Famine is looming. Water is at a ......read more

The Ministerial Conference is the topmost decision-making body of the World Trade Organization. 164 trade ministers from countries all over the world will meet for MC13 in Abu Dhabi to build consensus on the international rules that govern global trade. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 January 2024: The United Arab Emirates launched a new website dedicated to the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi from February 26-29, as part of its role as host country and chair. The website provides comprehensive information for delegates, government officials and stakeholders attending MC13, as well as the global trading community and journalists seeking to keep up to date with its deliberations. The website – which can be accessed at: www.WTOMC13ABUDHABI.com – highlights important trade ......read more

Organised by the World Professional Wrestling Hub (WPWH), the free-to-attend championship will be staged at Shabab Al-Ahili Club marking the return of Sangram Singh to the ring following a six-year hiatus.   The championship will host five high-stakes wrestling match-ups featuring formidable opponents with international and Olympic medals from around the world. February 06, 2024: The 2024 edition of the International Pro Wrestling Championship is set to witness the most electrifying encounter in the wrestling arena between India's Sangram Singh, a two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion and Pakistan's top wrestling titlist, Muhammad Saeed. The wrestling extravaganza of the year, taking place on February 24, 2024, at Shabab Al-Ahili Club in Dubai, promises a display of power, athleticism, and tactical prowess ......read more

The partnership aims to expand Maleyat Group's client base and introduce the innovative trading platform to the MENA region. Dubai, UAE; January 15, 2024: Maleyat Group (PTY) LTD, a leading online trading company based and regulated in South Africa, announced that it had signed an exclusive agreement with MCG Introduction Services LLC, licensed and regulated by the United Arab Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) with license number 20200000150, to introduce clients from the MENA region. Under the agreement, MCG will become the exclusive partner of Maleyat Group in the MENA region, which is responsible for introducing Maleyat's products and services to local and regional clients. This partnership will leverage MCG's deep-rooted expertise and extensive network within the MENA financial landscape to expand ......read more

First day of Dubai Future Forum sees astronauts, energy experts and technologists tackling key questions about the future. Dubai, UAE: 27 November 2023 – His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation and Chairman of the Museum of the Future, emphasised that human creativity is “the key” to designing a bright future that people and societies can aspire to, and the symbol of the inspiring and successful models that governments and countries seek. His Excellency said the Dubai Future Forum 2023, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, taking place from 27-28 November, has become an annual global platform that attracts experts and leaders in future design to anticipate the future and expand the use of its tools to capture its opportunities.  The forum is ......read more

Initiative records investment commitments exceeding US$8 billion  16 November, 2022 – The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), a global initiative led by the UAE and the US with the support of over 275 government and non-government partners, announced commitments of channeling increased investments in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation from 42 countries and over 235 non-governmental partners with a total value exceeding US$8 billion. The announcement was made at a high-level event titled ‘From Sharm El Sheikh to the UAE and Beyond: Transforming Food Systems through Climate-smart Agriculture’, organized by the UAE at its pavilion during the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), running from November 8 to 16 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In addition, the global ......read more

The percentage of Emiratization of senior jobs in the cooperative has reached more than 72% Dubai, UAE: The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Union Coop, His Excellency Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, confirmed that the Cooperative puts the Emiratization file at the forefront of its priorities to achieve the vision of the wise leadership to meet the needs of the people of the country, and reach its goal of building a better and sustainable economy. Pointing out that the cooperative is always keen to implement the directives of the UAE government in all Fields, especially providing support to the national economy and societal and economic development. He added that the Emiratization file in the cooperative has, since its inception, received great attention from its board of directors, and is monitored periodically during its ......read more

Emiratis flock to Ru’ya with an eye on job opportunities, including 500 roles announced by Emirates Group  21 September 2022 – Dubai, UAE: Day two of the 21st edition of Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), continued to welcome young Emirati job seekers looking to connect with leading local and international organisations for career advice and job opportunities. After a successful first day at Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 and 3 – including the announcement that Emirates Group has 500 vacancies to be filled by Emiratis – day two of the event saw thousands more Emirati youths benefit from the varied networking opportunities and advice platforms at the UAE’s leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum. With more inspirational talks from talented ......read more

* Day one of the show sees a series of inspirational talks, top career advice and job opportunities from over 100 leading organisations, including Citi Bank, Al Futtaim Group and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation 20 September 2022 – Dubai, UAE: H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Director General of Dubai Government Human Resources Department, today opened the much-anticipated 21st edition of Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Reinforcing the diverse and rapidly increasing employment opportunities for Emiratis, the leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum for Emirati youths runs until 22nd September, 2022. Held at Sheikh Saeed ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 20 September 2022: Dubai Municipality is participating in the ‘Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined’ fair, which is being held from September 20 to 22, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event is one of the platforms which offers job prospects, opportunities to engage with leading employers, career-focused discussions, interactive workshops, study options and higher education opportunities, training opportunities, as well as all services necessary to progress in a career.  In line with the directives of the wise leadership, the event intends to empower the Emirati youth and encourage them to undertake advanced efforts to achieve more success in their careers, as well as provide them with all the assistance in their professional and personal advancement.  By participating in the event, Dubai ......read more

Belhoul: The percentage of violations committed decreased by 44% compared to the same period last year Date: 13 September 2022:  The Department of Planning and Development - Trakhees, the regulatory arm of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation in Dubai, carried out 5,295 inspection tours within the retail facilities of its special development zones during the first half of 2022 to ensure compliance with the rules and guidelines issued by the jurisdiction, which resulted in recording of 95 violations. Eng. Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of the Department of Planning and Development - Trakhees, said that the Department carried out a number of inspection campaigns during the first half of this year, under the supervision of the Commercial and Retail Inspection Section in the Licensing Department of Trakhees, distributed ......read more

05 September 2022 – Dubai, UAE:  Ru’ya Careers UAE Redefined, the leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum empowering Emirati youth, will return to Dubai World Trade Centre from 20th-22nd September 2022, supporting young Emiratis in achieving their deepest ambitions. Hosted under the theme ‘Be’, the 2022 edition of Ru’ya will encourage Emiratis to ‘be bold, be responsible and be whatever and whoever they want to be’, inspiring young Emiratis on how to take their next professional steps, providing them with tools to take their career forward. More than just a recruitment fair, Ru’ya gives young Emiratis a roadmap to help them achieve their dreams. Ru’ya will welcome more than 18,000 visitors, and more than 100 exhibitors.  Employing Emiratis in an ......read more

Sharjah, 23 August 2022:  While commonly known as the UAE's cultural capital, Sharjah is the only emirate with a coastline on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, offering a wide array of fantastic activities to cool down during the summer months. Between jet-skiing, sailing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and many more, visitors and residents of the emirate will find no shortage of pristine beaches or aqua thrills to form unforgettable memories. Row away! Building stamina in beautiful surroundings and picturesque scenery are key takeaways from rowing or pedaling on Al Khan and Khorfakkan beaches. For the ultimate experience, you can kayak or rent a pedal boat to explore the mangrove forest in Kalba Conservation Reserve and Al Rafisah Dam, which offers visitors unparalleled natural views, in addition to the ......read more

Atlanta, GA: Seeking the perfect investment opportunity? Look no further! The Next Level Trucking Program continues to exceed investor expectations in trucking with over 4 years of proven success - even through a pandemic. In fact, Next Level saw its highest year in 2021, with some of its top trucks bringing in over $320k annually. As it stands, based on top data and analytic providers, there are an average of 8-15 available loads per active truck in the United States at all times, and the demand is only rising. A spokesperson for the company states: “Trucks are the backbone of the American economy, garnering over $700 billion each year and the demand for trucking has no ceiling.” By investing in the program, interested parties can own their trucks while reaping the benefits of freight-hauling under a trucking company ......read more

The Mindvalley stage, exclusively at SEF 2021, will host 10 power-packed sessions, designed to help anyone unearth the holistic, future-proof entrepreneur within.  Sharjah, November 19, 2021: A transformational experience awaits attendees at the 5th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), which kickstart on Monday November 22 until November 23 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Look forward to 10 inspiring sessions led by some of the most sought-after names in productivity, personal growth and physical performance, courtesy of Mindvalley. Mindvalley, the world’s largest personal growth platform with over 60 million subscribers, will be hosting interactive, workshop-style sessions on their exclusive stage at SEF 2021, dedicated to distilling and spreading a radical new approach to entrepreneurship. By ......read more

The premier MENA survey of project professionals takes a deep dive into how successful organisations can nimbly shift during exponential disruption. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 01, July 2021 - Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for project professionals and changemakers, released its annual Pulse of the Profession® report. Although organisations went through significant disruption in the past year, and many projects were put on hold, the report found that organisations in the MENA region were able to rise to the challenge. In fact, of those projects that did forge ahead, 72% met original goals and business intent. 61% were completed within budget, and 51% on time.  Respondents were asked to characterise their organisation’s approach to ways of working, and nearly a third (32%) ......read more

• Carbon capture of 250 billion kilograms targeted over next decade of one billion trees planting • Teams with world’s first blockchain enabled digital tree planting platform in decarbonisation drive • Initiative encourages personal and corporate participation   Dubai, UAE – Sunday 24th January, 2021: The UAE’s The Storey Group (TSG) has launched an ambitious initiative to encourage the Emirates’ residents and corporates to come together to help plant one billion trees globally by 2026 in a transformational project designed to help offset the country’s carbon emissions. After almost two years of intense research and development, TSG has teamed up with EcoMatcher, a certified social enterprise and the world's first blockchain-enabled digital tree-planting platform, to ......read more

Abu Dhabi - November 17, 2020:  The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is partnering with the global utility company ENGIE who is sponsoring the launch of the first phase of the “Blue Carbon” Environmental and Social Responsibility project that uses drone technology to help in rehabilitating areas of Abu Dhabi’s mangrove habitats, demonstrating the benefits of government and the private sector working together to preserve our environment. This pioneering initiative will use specialized, custom UAE-built drones and rigging to plant thousands of mangrove seeds near ENGIE’s Mirfa plant in Abu Dhabi, as well as monitor their growth over the year.  Mangroves are abundant along the coastline of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and are vital in the storage of blue carbon - the term for carbon captured by ......read more

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi discovers a new Peganum harmala plant species in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi   Abu Dhabi, 24 September 2020: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the propagation of the Harmal (Peganum harmala) plant. This comes after the Agency announced the discovery of the plant species for the first time in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.  As such, the Peganum harmala plant has now been included in the important local plant conservation and propagation programmes run by EAD’s plant nursery in the Al Dhafra region’s Baynunah area. Belonging to the hierarchical Peganum family, the newly discovered species is completely different ......read more

Key takeaways    •         It will take 3 years for global oil demand to recover from Covid to its new normal assuming we have a vaccine or a cure •         Long term oil demand will peak at 105 mn b/d by 2030 on electric car proliferation, and then decline to 95 mn b/d by 2050 •         If heavy vehicles also switch to alternative fuel, electric or more likely hydrogen, demand could drop to 76 mn b/d by 2050       Oil demand suffered a major setback from COVID-19… Oil demand took the largest hit ever recorded in 1H20, as road and air travel collapsed during the global lockdown. Demand contracted 16 mn b/d YoY in 2Q20 on IEA estimates, 5 fold the previously largest ever quarterly demand drop ......read more

BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Ranking reveals strong brands across categories prove resilient to extreme stress Just launched, the report examines pandemic impact and implications for future growth   • Investment in marketing and brand-building critical for business recovery post-COVID-19  • Innovation and creativity key drivers of growth as BrandZ Top 100’s total worth hits $5 trillion and delivers US$277bn in additional brand value growth • Amazon maintains no. 1 spot and accounts for a third of the Top 100 total growth • TikTok enters the ranking for the first time at no. 79   30th June 2020; Dubai, UAE: The world’s most valuable brands have seen their total brand value increase by 5.9% despite the economic, social and personal impacts of COVID-19, according ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - June 20, 2020 - Trina Solar Co., Ltd., a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, announced the global launch of TrinaPro Mega, an ultra-high power smart PV solution featuring modules with power output exceeding 500W. With further improvements in product selection and integrated design, the solution enhances the overall system performance and reduces the levelized cost of energy (LCOE). Following the debut of the Vertex ultra-high-power new 500W-plus module in February, TrinaPro Mega marks yet another benchmark for the era of the 500W power output, as it delivers an optimized solution for the application of Vertex modules in downstream systems.  In 2018, Trina Solar unveiled the smart PV solution "TrinaPro" for large-scale power stations. Based on system design and ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 11, 2020:   Ramadan is known as a time of moderation, however, every year there is an increasing concern surrounding global food wastage and other environmental issues, such as the over-use of plastic, carbon footprint growth and a significant rise in household waste.    With the UAE being one of the top nations for per capita waste generation in the world, environmental protection is considered one of the main objectives of the UAE’s developmental policies. According to Dubai Carbon, on average a person generates around 2.7kg of waste per day and during the month of Ramadan, the waste people generate almost doubles to 5.4kg. With waste being such a fundamental global issue, the UAE has made great strides to overcome this worldwide problem, such as increasing green areas, ......read more

A 150-square internal farm can produce 1 ton of organic fruits and vegetables monthly, an ideal way to produce sustainable food in the time of coronavirus To ensure food self-reliance, SRTI Park calls for more integrated projects for sustainable agriculture     Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 04, 2020:   As some parts of the world are grappling with food security brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has been developing innovative and sustainable methods of agricultural production. Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, a team of botanists, agriculturists and engineers from Merlin International, one of SRTI Park’s innovative partners, has been conducting research over the past two years to develop a ......read more

• The first VFS Global plastic bottle-free Visa Application Centre in the world • Plastic bottles and cups replaced with ecofriendly bio-degradable paper cups • Initiative expected to reduce plastic usage by over 50,000 bottles annually in Dubai   In a key environmental initiative, VFS Global, the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, proudly breaks free from plastic bottle usage starting from its Visa Application Centre in Dubai. The initiative aims to decrease plastic pollution rates that threaten natural resources and congest the environment worldwide and help reduce carbon footprint overall for workers and visitors alike.   Located at Wafi Mall, Falcon, Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, the Dubai centre becomes the ......read more

By HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mehairi, The Minister of State for Food Security, UAE Sustainable agriculture is at the heart of the comprehensive food security strategies of many nations today as they seek to eliminate hunger within their respective territories, while at the same time ensuring they protect the environment. This practice focuses on providing a sufficient supply of nutritious food to the citizens without adding further pressures on natural resources in the face of exponentially booming populations.   Observing the best agricultural practices that promote healthy food production with due regard to the environment is timely and critical to the global sustainable development movement. Here we see efforts to promote rationalised use of natural resources to ensure that everybody, including future ......read more

Offering "last one-mile" transport, relief to staff and visitors during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020   Dubai, UAE, August 28, 2019: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced recently that to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, it is developing a special new product, the APM (Accessible People Mover), a mobility vehicle designed expressly for use at the Games.   Through the Games, Toyota aims to provide all people with the freedom to move, or what it calls, "Mobility for All." The APM takes this challenge to the maximum degree, offering a "last one-mile" solution that helps transport as many people as possible to events and venues, including athletes and staff related to the Games, as well as all types of visitors ......read more

The Exchange reaches finals for “Smart Government Administration” category with its SAHMI CRM Digital Transformation Program Abu Dhabi, 30th July, 2019:  Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently achieved the finals of the 'Smart City Middle East Awards', hosted by International Data Corporation (IDC) at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. The Exchange reached this stage for the “Smart Government Administration” category with its SAHMI CRM Digital Transformation Program (SAHMI).  H.E. Khalifa Al Mansouri, ADX Acting Chief Executive, said: “Digital technologies represent a profound transformation of our business and operational structure. SAHMI is an instrumental program designed to fully leverage the changes and opportunities brought about by digital technology and which ......read more

Delegation from world-class financial services discussed opportunities with ADX Abu Dhabi, 8th July 2019:  Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently met with Morgan Stanley’s Chairman & CEO MENA to discuss how to develop business relations between both entities.  ADX carried out a tour to the Morgan Stanley delegation including which included Mr. Sammy Kayello, Chairman & CEO MENA, Mr. Gokhan Unal, Managing Director, Investment Management, and Mr. Waleed Al Rezooqi, Vice President, Investment Management. This was followed by a high-level discussion exploring opportunities between both entities. H.E. Khalifa Salem Al Mansouri, Acting Chief Executive of ADX said, “This was a valuable introduction for ADX. Developing business relations with such a highly-experienced American multinational investment ......read more

By Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank May 12, 2019 - Dubai, UAE It took one Sunday tweet from President Trump to shatter the relative calm across global financial markets. Instead of going into a week widely expected to yield a long-awaited trade deal between the US and China, the president instead tweeted that he was preparing to lift tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. The decision was taken in response to an apparent backtracking by China on almost all aspects of the trade deal. Predictably, it spooked the market and risk sentiment was hit across the board, with safe-haven US bonds and the Japanese yen being two of the few markets receiving a boost.  A record short position held in the Cboe VIX future, which tracks equity volatility as represented in the S&P 500 ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 11 May 2019: Customs World, a subsidiary of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) showcased their revolutionary in-house developed customs (RIISE) project in Uzbekistan. As part of an official UAE delegation to Uzbekistan that aims to enhance investment and development between the two countries, Nadya Abdullah Al Kamali, CEO of Customs World delivered a presentation about RIISE to a number of Uzbekistani officials.  RIISE, the new platform, will be rolled out globally to empower different countries with a cost-effective and sustainable customs system that allows them to effectively and transparently manage core customs activities and conduct trade in the global market. The disruptive system has been developed as a flexible, plug-and-play solution that can be deployed and customized based on the ......read more

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1st April 2019:   Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority,  Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State responsible for future food security, opened the 6th edition of the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zaidi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment . The Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture held on the 1st and 2nd of April, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), in conjunction with the region’s largest honey production conference and exhibition ApiArab Expo. Over 310 exhibitors are ......read more