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…
Category: AFRICA
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,…
Key AI trends to reshape SME marketing in MENA
The AI market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is growing rapidly. According to experts, AI integration across various sectors could contribute $30bn…
Women football players in Africa have overcome enormous barriers
Can you give us a very brief history of the African women’s game? The first official game of men’s football that resembles today’s rules was played in…
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Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater…
Maldives’ first super yacht marina, the newest playground of the super rich
You’d be forgiven for assuming the Maldives, a country that is 99 per cent water and a playground for the uber wealthy, comfortably caters for…