While it may not be the most widely discussed economic area, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the largest in the world. For example, MENA covers a surface of over 15 million square kilometres, while it’s also home to an estimated 6% of the world’s total population. This puts it roughly on a par with the European Union (EU), which is celebrated […]
James M. Dorsey The clashes sparked by a crackdown on cross border fuel smuggling to neighbouring Pakistan achieved what past US and Saudi machinations failed to accomplish: ethnic unrest in a strategic, impoverished and long restive majority Sunni province in predominantly Shiite Iran.Recent clashes in the Iranian province of Sistan and Balochistan highlight Iran’s vulnerabilities as well as its inability to overcome trauma and control its demons. The […]
CDP invited the most significant lenders in the forest risk commodities (FRC) sectors to participate in the Financial Services Climate Change and Forests Pilot, resulting in a sample of 10 banks disclosing (7 Southeast Asian and 3 global) Participating banks have the sway to drive real change in the economy; holding loans of more than US$2.5 trillion and accounting for over 19% of all lending to FRC […]
Arabian Post Staff Barclays and HSBC are in the top three banks in Europe investing in companies at high risk of being linked to the deforestation of the Amazon and Cerrado for cattle and soya production to feed factory farmed animals globally, according to a new report by World Animal Protection. International bank BNP Paribas was ranked number one. The report, Big Meat. Big Bucks. Bigger Harm, found that Barclays and […]
These are seriously amazing… Dubai is no stranger to some mind-boggling and stunning architectural projects and there are plenty to look forward to opening in 2021. Here are 12 upcoming Dubai mega-projects we can’t wait for… Ain Dubai Dubai’s huge observation wheel Ain Dubai has been a long time coming and now it looks to be edging ever closer to completion with the recent addition of all […]
Share Tweet Share Share Email The five-year collaborative project will be developed and adjusted to accommodate the UAE’s desert environment Abu Dhabi-based Al Dahra Holding Company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Israeli company, Watergen to create a renewable source of water for human and agricultural consumption. Under the terms of the agreement, the two sides have agreed to establish a permanent centre in Abu Dhabi […]
DUBAI, 30th November, 2020 (WAM) — The UAE is set to welcome the first Israeli technology delegation to the country at the landmark 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week, hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre. To be held from 6-10 December, GITEX this year is the world’s only live, in-person global technology event. The Israel Export Institute, IEI, Strategic Country Partner for GITEX, in partnership with Bank […]
DUBAI, 30th November, 2020 (WAM) — The UAE is set to welcome the first Israeli technology delegation to the country at the landmark 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week, hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre. To be held from 6-10 December, GITEX this year is the world’s only live, in-person global technology event. The Israel Export Institute, IEI, Strategic Country Partner for GITEX, in partnership with Bank […]
Share Tweet Share Share Email The five-year collaborative project will be developed and adjusted to accommodate the UAE’s desert environment Abu Dhabi-based Al Dahra Holding Company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Israeli company, Watergen to create a renewable source of water for human and agricultural consumption. Under the terms of the agreement, the two sides have agreed to establish a permanent centre in Abu Dhabi […]
World’s 1st AI Butterfly Illuminating Installation + Traditional Red Lanterns Continuation of Love & Hopes in the Year of the Ox HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 January 2021 – To welcome a new year full of hope and challenge, Lee Tung Avenue, the largest outdoor pedestrian street in Hong Kong, continues to cheer for everyone in the new year. From 29 January to 2 May […]
By James M. Dorsey Silent about rising sectarian violence in Pakistan, Gulf states vying for religious soft power risk exposing the limitations of their concepts of an undefined ‘moderate’ Islam that is tolerant and endorses pluralism. Countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have so far turned a blind eye to mounting sectarian sentiment in Karachi and Punjab province against Shiites and Ahmadis, sects […]
The convenience of hiring a cleaning company is really great. It is no longer the case that someone will clean the office, shop, or apartment for us. Long-established brands already have well-automated cleaning services. Most of them offer online ordering in a few simple steps. Thanks to this, you can book a convenient date for yourself in a quick, simple, and, most importantly, convenient way. What’s more, […]
Serverless tool provides malware scanning for compliance and security of files in cloud-based applications Hong Kong SAR – Media OutReach – 16 December 2020 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the leader in cloud security, today announced the world’s first cloud-native, fully serverless file storage security tool for organizations building applications in the cloud. Trend Micro Cloud One — File Storage Security is designed to mitigate threats across the […]
The partnership will enable The Ocean Cleanup to work towards tackling the world’s 1000 most polluting rivers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 December 2020 – The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, and Konecranes, a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, announced today that MHE-Demag is the chosen partner to design, manufacture, and service The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor to extract plastic from […]
The carefully planned temperature-controlled multimodal journey of Kaavan started from Islamabad and ended in a sanctuary in Cambodia The logistics leader worked with global animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS and veterinary specialists to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for the elephant First-ever adult elephant that was flown out of Pakistan is now safe and sound in his new home SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 December 2020 – Kaavan, a 36-year old […]
Share Tweet Share Share Email The five-year collaborative project will be developed and adjusted to accommodate the UAE’s desert environment Abu Dhabi-based Al Dahra Holding Company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Israeli company, Watergen to create a renewable source of water for human and agricultural consumption. Under the terms of the agreement, the two sides have agreed to establish a permanent centre in Abu Dhabi […]
DUBAI, 30th November, 2020 (WAM) — The UAE is set to welcome the first Israeli technology delegation to the country at the landmark 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week, hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre. To be held from 6-10 December, GITEX this year is the world’s only live, in-person global technology event. The Israel Export Institute, IEI, Strategic Country Partner for GITEX, in partnership with Bank […]
