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IFC financing in 2024 reaches $56 billion with 40% own-account allocated to climate-related projects
DUBAI: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, achieved a record-breaking US$56 billion in financing during the 2024 fiscal year, ending on 30th June 2024.
Jean Morcos, Senior Investment Officer and Regional Sustain…
Day 2 of WGES 2024 highlights climate finance, decarbonization
DUBAI: The 10th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) continued its pivotal discussions on Thursday, 3rd October 2024, as the second day’s sessions delved into key topics surrounding sustainability and the green economy.
The summit emphasi…
GDRFA Dubai launches 7th edition of Creative Care Diploma 2024
DUBAI: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has launched the 7th edition of its Creative Care Diploma 2024, targeting 45 employees who passed the creative personality analysis test.
In collaboration with Abu Dh…
Sharjah Book Authority highlights UAE’s cultural scene at Riyadh International Book Fair
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is participating in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024, organised by the General Authority for Literature, Publishing and Translation under the theme “Riyadh Reads,” held at King Saud University until 5th October….
EPAA concludes its mountain awareness campaign
SHARJAH: Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah, attended the closing ceremony of the tenth and final edition of the Mountain Awareness Campaign initiative.
The campaign was implemented by…
Enhancing technical expertise in judicial system strengthens UAE’s leadership position: UBF Chairman
Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), has praised the recent directives issued by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman…
Chinese enjoy cultural activities during National Day holiday
BEIJING: Chinese people are enjoying various types of cultural activities during the National Day holiday, which runs from Oct. 1 to 7.
According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV), Beijing, the capital of China, has introduced over 2,400…
Saudi Games 2024 torch returns to Riyadh as national event begins today
The torch of the Saudi Games 2024 has returned to the capital, Riyadh, after a 30-day journey across the regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, covering over 3,500 km, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday. The torch relay was organised ahead…
India hosts WTO meeting to promote Asian-African trade
NEW DELHI: In an effort to augment inter-regional trade, the Indian Chair of the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme (WTO-WCP) hosted a meeting of Asian and African Chairs on the theme ‘Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for Changing Glob…
TRENDS, Dubai Media Academy sign agreement to cooperate in training, sustainable development
TRENDS Research and Advisory has signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai Media Academy to strengthen their partnership in media training and sustainable development. The agreement also focuses on constructive collaboration in organising conferences,…