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PM follows implementation of Ras El Hekma development project
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the latest progress on the Ras El Hekma City development project, stressing the government’s commitment to ensuring the strategic project moves forward according to its implementation schedule. The meeting was attended by Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa al-Menshawy, Deputy Housing Minister Walid The post PM follows implementation of Ras El Hekma development project appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Investing.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Form 4 HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd For: 2 July
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Vanguard News
· Jul 12, 2026
Gov Lawal unveils $200m Zamfara lithium processing plant
By Idris Salisu, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has inaugurated a 200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area, describing the project as a milestone in the state’s drive for industrialisation and economic development. The Zamfara Lithium Mining and Processing Plant is a joint investment by ZAM [] The post Gov Lawal unveils 200m Zamfara lithium processing plant appeared first on Vanguard News.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jun 30, 2026
Minister meets regional dev commission chairmen, sets agenda for infrastructure, economic growth
The Federal Ministry of Regional Development on Tuesday convened a high-level interactive meeting with chairmen of the Regional Development Commissions to strengthen collaboration and set strategic priorities for nationwide development. The meeting, held at the Minister’s Conference Hall, Federal Secretariat Phase I, Abuja, was attended by Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh, Minister of Regional Development; H.E. The post Minister meets regional dev commission chairmen, sets agenda for infrastructure, economic growth appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
BERNAMA
· Jul 10, 2026
Business : DEWA Launches International Arm To Expand Global Energy And Water Projects
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Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 9, 2026
Huawei eyes broader Egypt expansion after talks with deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa and a delegation from Huawei Egypt, led by Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Hu, discussed on Thursday the company’s expansion plans in the Egyptian market, as well as ways to strengthen co-operation in information and communications technology (ICT), digital transformation and technology localisation. Welcoming the delegation at the government [] The post Huawei eyes broader Egypt expansion after talks with deputy PM appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 4, 2026
Prestasi PUNB memberansangkan laksana agenda bumiputera – Anwar
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· Jun 28, 2026
South Sudan backs continental minerals strategy following Abuja ratification
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
Raghunath Rapeen’s 30-Day Journey with Sundeep Makthala Led to KAARV’s USD 4 Million Investment
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Libya Review
· Jul 2, 2026
UAE President Meets Libya’s PM Dbaiba in Abu Dhabi
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Middle East News 247
· Jun 23, 2026
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Huawei Mobile Services Deepen Partnership to Advance Innovation in Digital Tourism Promotion
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· Jul 13, 2026
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Emirates 24/7
· Jun 22, 2026
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.
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BOL News
· Jul 11, 2026
Bilal Bin Saqib calls for evidence-based review of digital assets
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Egypt Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Egypt, China’s Jiangsu Changhong discuss establishing $20 mn smart auto manufacturing hub
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Ghanaian Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Adentan MCE hands over 24-hour economy market contract document
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KNN India
· Jul 9, 2026
Coal Ministry Invites Applications Under Rs 37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Scheme
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
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Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
Iran, WIPO underline need to bolster ties
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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