Bridging global sport governance and MENA’s Olympic ambitions
Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Thomas Bach. At 41 years old,…
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Egyptian film-maker Amir Ramses joins jury of Moroccan TMFF
Egyptian filmmaker Amir Ramses joins the jury board of the long-feature fiction and documentary films competition at the 30th edition of Morocco’s Tetouan International Mediterranean…
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South Africa’s E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets
The e-commerce industry has become an unexpected and significant contender to the African market challenging traditional retail industries. The continent’s revenue generation is projected to…
Egypt focuses Investment on infrastructure, private sector growth
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan al-Khatib said the world is undergoing fundamental economic changes, with globalization declining and protectionist trade policies increasing. He…
Maarif Foundation brings African youth together through sports in Mali
The Turkish Maarif Foundation organized the Second Maarif Sports Games in Mali, bringing together young athletes from over 20 African nations for a three-day event…
IMF approves disbursement of 4th tranche from loan to Egypt
Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Monday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of the fourth tranche to Egypt, estimated at US$…
International Women’s Day marked across the world
Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.…
Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All are reducing oil dependence through…
Eutelsat expands Professional Video Services in Europe and MENA with Hotbird
Eutelsat Group is expanding its Professional Video services across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) by allocating additional resources to its flagship Hotbird constellation…
Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Africa, Middle East, Pakistan – Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa,…