Freshwater scarcity is an increasing problem faced by regions all over the world. Four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year, and half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. … Read more
In its relentless pursuit of excellence in construction management, Nesma and Partners has announced a knowledge transfer partnership with Columbia University. “This collaboration is not just a venture into enhancing the professional capabilities of our team but a strategic link with one of the world’s most reputable educational institutions in this sector, aimed at developing … Read more
London: France’s basketball authorities should overturn a ban on the hijab to allow equal access to women, the Sport and Rights Alliance has said. In a letter signed by over 80 athletes and published on Friday, the alliance said restrictions on religious headwear in France are not in line with international standards. Signatories of the … Read more
AL-KHOBAR: In honor of International Women’s Day, the Alliance Francaise Khobar brought together three Saudi women entrepreneurs on March 6 for an engaging conversation centered on empowerment and overcoming challenges. The evening was attended by community members interested in learning more about the areas of expertise represented on the panel. The Alliance Francaise Khobar offers … Read more
Dubai real estate market soars amid record residential transactions in 2023: report RIYADH: Dubai’s real estate market experienced robust growth in 2023, reaching an all-time high with residential transactions totaling 118,993 units, a report from CBRE revealed. The report highlighted a 29.6 percent year-on-year increase in deal volumes, driven by growth in both the off-plan … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi-based International Islamic Trade Finance Corp. has signed a $10 million agreement with the Asia Alliance Bank to bolster trade funds for Uzbekistan’s private sector. As part of the deal, the corporation will provide a $10 million financing arrangement to address trade budget needs, prioritizing small and medium-sized enterprises.
DAVOS: The Edison Alliance said on Tuesday that four African nations have joined its Lighthouse Countries Network, which seeks to help governments achieve their digital inclusion goals. The alliance, whose aim, according to its website, is “to connect 1 billion people by 2025 to essential services like healthcare, education and finance through digital platforms,” said … Read more
BAGHDAD: Parties that make up Iraq’s Shiite ruling alliance together took the single largest bloc of votes in Baghdad and most of the country’s southern provinces in provincial council elections, a Reuters tally of preliminary results showed. The election is seen as an indicator of the balance of power in a country where groups close … Read more
An alliance of ethnic minority insurgent groups in Myanmar on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to defeat the country’s “dictatorship,” days after the ruling military said it held China-mediated talks with the rebels. Fighting has intensified in the past six weeks in Myanmar, with the “Three Brotherhood Alliance” launching coordinated attacks on military targets near the … Read more