UNICEF acquired over $3 bn in 2018 to help children in 150 countries
In 2018, UNICEF procured US$3.486 billion worth of goods and services to help children in ...
Sustainable Development
EU backs construction of six offshore wind farms in France
The European Commission decided to back the construction of six large offshore wind farms in ...
China extends dlrs 10 m educational grant to Egypt’s Suez Canal Univ.
China extended a 10-million-dollar grant for educational equipment to the Egyptian Chinese College for Applied ...
Port Said marathon under theme of “our health lies in our lifestyle”
A marathon will be organized in Port Said early Saturday under the theme of “Our ...
WB extends $ 300 m to step up efforts to contain Ebola in DR Congo
The World Bank Group announced that it is mobilizing up to $300 million to scale ...
2,373 applicants from 129 countries vie for Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020
About 2,373 applicants from 129 countries vie for the 3-million-dollar Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020, at a 13 percent ...
Celebrity releases #CrewUpWithWomen video
Celebrity Cruises has released a video #CrewUpWithWomen as part of its efforts around gender equality. ...
2020 World Maritime theme focuses on sustainability
“Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for ...
Egypt’s Menya Univ. to launch 1st forum on eliminating gender-based violence
Egypt’s Menya University will launch later Thursday its first forum on promoting the role of ...
Carbon credits from Kenya’s mangrove conservation to pump $ 30,000 a year
Kenya has launched a groundbreaking initiative to trade carbon credits from mangrove conservation in order ...
Jacigreen pilot boosts agro production, generates electricity from biogas in Burkina Faso
Mariama Mamane, the founder and general manager of Jacigreen, said her foundation seeks to reach ...
UK allocates £20 m for pre-employment training of 10,000 youth
The UK’s Health and Social Care Secretary has announced £20 million funding to prepare more ...
Five key sectors pump AED 8.6 bn into Dubai’s GVA
Five key industry sectors dominated in 2018 – Food, Hotel and Catering; Healthcare, Medical and ...
Developing countries need $4 trillion a year to attain SDGs
Developing countries need around $4 trillion a year to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ...
Malcolm Wood 1st paraglider to join UNEP’s campaign on environmental issues in mountains
Malcolm Wood 1st paraglider to join UNEP’s campaign on environmental issues in mountains Malcolm Wood ...
EU channels €10.5 m humanitarian aid for South and South East Asia
The European Union Commission has mobilized a new humanitarian funding package worth €10.5 million to ...
India’s HCL Tech to invest Rs 8 Cr for restoration of ponds
“HCL Technology has adopted 21 ponds and is investing about Rs 8 crore, while additional ...
UK launches £30 m R&D competition for smarter manufacturing
The UK launched on Monday £30 million R&D competition for projects aiming to use latest ...
WHO recommends dolutegravir as preferred HIV treatment option in all populations
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG) as ...
Europe accounts for highest number of int’l business event visitors in DWTC
Europe accounted for the highest number of international business event visitors (25%), followed by the ...
Senegal hosts conf. on Circular Economy, Green Industries, Jobs in West Africa
A High-Level Regional Conference on Circular Economy, Green Industries and Jobs in West Africa will ...