One year into chairing UN-Habitat Assembly, UAE strengthens global leadership in housing, sustainable urban development

Al-Baour discusses with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme expanding partnership in areas of supporting sustainable development

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Nigeria, UN-Habitat Renew Commitment to Sustainable Housing

The Nigerian Government and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have reiterated their commitment to working closely to promote sustainable housing and urban development across the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqa Darma, gave the assurance when he received a delegation from UN-Habitat, led by its Director of the Regional Office [] The post Nigeria, UN-Habitat Renew Commitment to Sustainable Housing appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

DEWA Showcases Dubai’s Energy, Water and AI Milestones at Al Shera’a

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) has highlighted Dubai’s major achievements in energy, water and artificial intelligence during a high-profile visit to Al Shera’a, its newly inaugurated headquarters. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, welcomed senior UAE officials including Suhail Al Mazrouei, Omar [] The post DEWA Showcases Dubai’s Energy, Water and AI Milestones at Al Shera’a appeared first on Middle East News 247.

PM chairs meeting on infrastructure, land management

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans for developing Kuwait’s infrastructure and comple...

OIC Calls for Stronger University-Industry Partnerships at Bali Summit

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) highlighted the role of universities and innovation in driving sustainable development during the World University Association for Community Development (WUACD 2026)

The Rock-It Company establishes Middle East Regional Headquarters in Abu Dhabi

The Rock-It Company establishes Middle East Regional Headquarters in Abu Dhabi

UN Global Compact urges Ghanaian firms to accelerate sustainability drive as Exim Bank joins initiative

The Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Ghana, Tolu Kweku Lacroix, has described the entry of Ghana Exim Bank into the global sustainability initiative as a significant development that strengthens efforts to align Ghana’s financial sector with international environmental and governance standards.

UAE President Meets Libya’s PM Dbaiba in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi hosted high-level talks between Libyan interim Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba, head of the Government of National Unity (GNU), and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of sectors. The discussions focused on expanding economic and investment [] The post UAE President Meets Libya’s PM Dbaiba in Abu Dhabi appeared first on LibyaReview.

Morocco : Mohammed VI launches two new hospitality ventures

Onapar-Ametys, the property developer controlled by associates of King Mohammed VI, has recently established two new subsidiaries: Casahong, based in Casablanca, and Green Littoral Holding, which was incorporated several months earlier.

Development chief hails ‘diversified’ consortium in Northern Metropolis pilot bid

Hong Kong’s development chief has welcomed collaboration between property developers and industry operators in bids for the Northern Metropolis pilot project, saying the consortium reflected diversity and the government’s aim of pairing the two sectors. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho made the remarks on Saturday despite the government only receiving two bids for the flagship Hung Shui Kiu project when the tender closed a day earlier. Henderson Land Development submitted a...

India restores 34 million hectares of degraded land, boosts rural livelihoods

Speaking at the 5th NAREDCO Mahi Real Estate Convention 2026 in New Delhi, officials emphasised the need for sustainable urbanisation alongside rural development

Over 50 Nigerian firms embrace global sustainability reporting standards —FRC

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) says more than 50 organisations are actively working towards adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the FRC, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, disclosed this yesterday at the 5th Annual Nigeria Employers’ Summit in Abuja, themed, [] The post Over 50 Nigerian firms embrace global sustainability reporting standards —FRC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Emirates Institute of Finance partner to boost anti-money laundering controls

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) today to boost national capabilities in financial supervision, governance, and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.The agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on the sidelines of the EIF's Ethraa programme graduation ceremony by Safeya Hashim AlSafi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Control Commercial Governance Sector at the Ministry, and Marwan Al Mheiri, CEO of the EIF.Under the MoU, both entities will develop specialised training programmes aimed at qualifying compliance personnel within Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).The collaboration focuses on enhancing risk assessment, due diligence, and suspicious transaction monitoring in line with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.The partnership also covers the exchange of research, technical reports, and joint workshops to support decision-making, enhance institutional performance, and advance the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision for a competitive and sustainable economy.

Iraqi President, GCC Secretary-General Go over Bilateral Ties, Regional Affairs

Baghdad, July 01 (QNA) - President of Iraq Nizar Amedi and Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi have discussed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them.

Raghunath Rapeen’s 30-Day Journey with Sundeep Makthala Led to KAARV’s USD 4 Million Investment

Dubai, UAE: In a remarkable milestone for cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship, KAARV IT Consultancy FZ-LLC, a healthcare technology company incorporated in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), UAE, unveiled KAARV Milestone 1.0 at the exclusive ICIE (International Council for Innovators Entrepreneurs) Deal Room held in Dubai. The event brought together international investors, representatives from the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Emirati business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovation ecosystem leaders, and global dignitaries for an exclusive closed-door engagement focused on innovation, strategic partnerships, and global growth opportunities. For Raghunath Rapeen (Raghu), Founder of KAARV, the occasion marked the beginning of a

Al Brolosy Development collaborates with Saudi Arabia’s BAAN Holding to operate new Mansoura hotel

Al Brolosy Development has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s BAAN Holding to provide hotel management, operational, and technical services for the hospitality component of its Sana Towers project in New Mansoura, marking a step toward the city’s first five-star hotel. Ghanem Al Brolosy, Founder and Partner of Al Brolosy Development, said the decision to [] The post Al Brolosy Development collaborates with Saudi Arabia’s BAAN Holding to operate new Mansoura hotel first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Circular IT turns sustainability ambitions into measurable technology for UAE organisations

As the UAE accelerates its Net Zero 2050 Strategy, CIOs are embedding sustainability into technology lifecycle management, circular IT and data-driven decision-making to reduce emissions, improve efficiency and tackle the growing challenge of e-waste

Community effort helps protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds on the Costa Blanca

A successful conservation project on the Costa Blanca has shown how cooperation between residents, local authorities and environmental organisations can []

Syria, Turkish firm Isra Holding discuss rehabilitation of Bab al-Hawa Industrial City

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry for Industrial Affairs Bassel Abdul Hannan met with a delegation from Türkiye’s Isra Holding Company to discuss cooperation in developing and rehabilitating the Bab al-Hawa Industrial City in Idlib province. The ministry said Monday on its Telegram channel that the meeting, held at the General []

Arab Coordination Group Convenes 21st Heads of Institutions Meeting in Vienna to Advance Joint Development Action and Global Partnerships

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.theACG.org), one of the world’s largest partnerships of development finance institutions, convened its 21st Meeting of Heads of Institutions today at the headquarters of the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna, Austria. The meeting was hosted during the OPEC Fund’s 50th anniversary year, marking five decades of support for []

HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit: Huawei Ecosystem Fuels Partners' Growth in China and Cross-Border Success

At the HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit in Dongguan, Huawei convened global partners to explore how its innovative ...

ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Fund Q1 2026 Commentary