The Arab Coordination Group Strengthens Partnership with the Private Sector through a Pivotal Session to Advance Sustainable Development
As part of the Private Sector Forum organized on the sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings, the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (https://TheACG.org) held a high-level session titled “Partnering for Impact: The Arab Coordination Group and the Private Sector Driving Sustainable Development”. The event took place at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark World Health Day 2025 by providing over 2250 scholarships to doctors across Africa and beyond
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and beyond through their Scholarships […]
Invest Hong Kong Global Outreach Campaign Connects Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East to Engage with Emerging Markets
HONG KONG SAR, China, 21 May 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm, announced today (20 May 2025) that its Director-General and leadership team has completed duty visits to emerging markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East this month, actively promoting Hong Kong’s business advantages and […]
FIND Statement Regarding Livestream Hack at the World Health Assembly (WHA) Diagnostic Day Event
We are sorry that FIND’s Diagnostic Day event (www.FINDdx.org) livestream at the World Health Assembly was interrupted by hackers today. The goal of the meeting is to bring together world leaders together to discuss the future of diagnostics, a mission that is critical in a world at increasing risk of disease outbreaks and pandemics. To ensure […]
African Development Bank’s Adesina Warns of Economic Shockwaves from United States (U.S.) Tariffs, Calls for Strategic Global Engagement
As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a strategic shift in global partnerships. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Dr Adesina revealed that 47 […]
Africa’s Leapfrogging from Oil and Gas is not the Quick Energy Fix the World Seems to Think it Will be (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). As the hottest year ever recorded draws to a close, climate change is passing from theory to reality and gaining ever-increasing urgency in statehouses around the world. The goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions worldwide by 2050 is widely agreed upon by climate experts as […]
South Africa’s Made By Basketball (MBB) bounce back, record first win in the Basketball Africa League (BAL)
On a BAL career night (www.BAL.NBA.com), Pieter Prinsloo recorded a game-high 30 points and 11 rebounds, Teafale Lenard Jr. added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Made By Basketball (MBB, South Africa) defeated Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) 75-74 when the BAL Nile Conference resumed at BK Arena in Kigali on Tuesday afternoon. MBB […]
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 Honours David Green, William E. Heinecke and Hala Matar Choufany for Visionary Leadership and Lasting Impact on the Hospitality Industry
The 2025 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa Awards will honour three exceptional individuals whose leadership, vision, and integrity have profoundly shaped the hospitality industry in Africa and beyond. David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, will be recognised with the FHS Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award; William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman […]
The Islamic Development Bank Group Affiliated Institutions Organized the 13th Private Sector Forum in Algiers, Algeria (20-22 May 2025)
The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) (www.IsDB.org) affiliated institutions organized the 13th Private Sector Forum from May 20 to 22, 2025, at Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers (People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria). The forum was convened on the sidelines of the Group’s annual meetings, under the high patronage of His Excellency President Abdelmadjid […]
“19th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Global Forum on Islamic Finance” in Algiers Explores Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBIInstitute.org) successfully concluded the 19th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance, held as part of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers. The Forum, themed “Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion in Islamic Finance,” convened global thought leaders, policymakers, development experts, and industry stakeholders to explore innovative strategies for advancing […]
