China’s leaders to chart economic plans for 2025 as Trump 2.0 nears
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to impose harsh tariffs on China, and Beijing is bracing for four more years of tensions with the United States
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UAE, Morocco to invest USD 25 billion in ‘Green Hydrogen Project’
Government approval for land and the local authorities' authorisation had been finalised well in advance of Morocco's formalised green hydrogen strategy announced last November
Ethiopia launches USD 500 million plan to safeguard forests, boost food security
By combining governmental efforts with international support, Ethiopia’s approach might serve as a blueprint for other nations facing similar struggles with environmental challenges
MENA Watch: Region’s key markets await volatility & US politics
A good number of MENA currencies have been linked to the value of the US dollar and thereby follow the changes in dollar interest rates
Uganda’s Central Bank maintains policy rate at 9.75% for December 2024
Uganda’s economic growth has slowed, with the quarterly growth rate declining from 7.1% in the first quarter of 2024 to 6.2% in the second quarter
British insurer Direct Line rejects Aviva’s USD 4.16 billion takeover bid
Aviva's proposal was deemed highly opportunistic by Direct Line's board after consulting with its advisors
War in Levant may end in H1 2025, UAE will lead Gulf’s growth: BMI
The non-oil sector in the UAE is expected to grow by 6% due to increased private consumption and stronger investment activity
Saudi Vision 2030: Legal reforms for women’s empowerment in Kingdom
The changes introduced under Vision 2030 have enabled women to obtain law degrees, be licensed as lawyers, and represent clients in legal proceedings
UAE’s ADNOC launches lower-carbon energy & investment company XRG
The partnership is in line with the UAE's Energy Strategy 2050, which places a strong emphasis on the use of clean energy and increased energy
Go Green with GBO: The Philadelphia model of sustainable urban water management
For decades, cities like Philadelphia relied on 'gray infrastructure' to tackle these challenges