World travel, tourism recovering, says WTTC president
The global Travel & Tourism sector is making a robust comeback, bouncing back to the pre-pandemic vigour of 2019, says World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO Julia Simpson.
Bossware debate: enhancing productivity, ensuring cybersecurity
By Carey van Vlaanderen – Employee monitoring, also called bossware or tattleware, is more popular than ever. Bossware is used to describe various tracking tools to monitor employee activity.
World urged to unite on Climate Action, deliver in Dubai
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber urged the international community to unite on climate action.
IMF advices Morocco to use its abundant renewable energy potential
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its Morocco country report advised the Maghreb country to utilize its abundant renewable energy potential as an opportunity to overcome the challenges of climate change.
UNESCO-Huawei forum on digital platforms opens in Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Education officially launched the National Distance Learning Centre for the Continuous Professional Development of Educators at the UNESCO-Huawei International Forum on Digital Platforms and Competencies for Teachers on Wednesday.
UNCTAD, partners to showcase emerging trade opportunities for developing countries
For the first time at the annual climate summit, international organizations are set to spotlight policy options for developing countries to capture emerging trade opportunities while adapting to climate change at the…
IFC, FirstRand Bank partner to finance SMEs in South Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a loan to FirstRand Bank, which will support businesses in the agriculture, services, trade, construction, hospitality, and other sectors in South Africa.
Arabian Cargo Awards goes to Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services of Ethiopian Airlines Group has won the “Best Cargo Airline-Africa” award at the Arabian Cargo Awards, held for the first time in the Cargo category, on October…
Gulf Air expands flights into China
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, is set to extend its operations into China in January 2024.
Saudia Group new brand prioritizes growth, expansion, localization
Saudia Group, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding Corporation, has unveiled its new brand identity as part of a comprehensive transformation strategy which included the rebrand of Saudia – the national…
President Joe Biden honors Ethiopian-born scientist
The United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday awarded the National Medal of Science to the Ethiopian-born distinguished professor of plant breeding & genetics, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, for his outstanding contributions to…
Marrakech to host major African investment marketplace
The tourist city of Morocco, Marrakech, is set to host the major African investment marketplace, Africa Investment Forum, next month from 8-10 November, 2023.
Husk secures $43 million for Africa, Asia energy projects
Husk Power Systems (Husk), the leading minigrid company serving rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, has secured a new round of equity investment totaling $43 million.
UN agency, partners reflect on Africa’s development priorities
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened a meeting with partners on 19 October 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia aimed at updating its partners on the strategic orientation of ECA’s work…