United Arab Emirates strongly condemns Israeli forces invasion and seizure of Rafah border crossing

Download logo The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli forces invasion and seizure of the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza, and warned against military escalation that threatens to cause the loss of more innocent life and exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the UAE stresses the need to […]

Egypt: President El-Sisi Follows-up on Provision of Facilities and Services for Future of Egypt Project

Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sewilam, President’s Advisor for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Major General Ahmed Al-Azazy, and Executive Director of […]

Greater Tali Communities Call for Peace, Forgiveness at United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) – Supported Conference

Download logo Located some 60 miles from Terekeka town, Tindilo is awash with challenges. These range from poor roads, dilapidated medical facilities, absence of telephone networks, intercommunal feuds, and food and water shortages. These conditions are exacerbated by mistrust among communities and high illiteracy rates which deprive the population of taking advantage of new and […]

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Redoubles Protection Efforts in the Aftermath of Fresh Violence in Tambura

Download logo “It’s like a repeated nightmare fleeing armed groups who come into our towns, our villages, our homes and our farms, opening fire and slaughtering women, children, men,” said Lucia Alfred, a mother of eight. Lucia hails from Dingimo, a village in the greater Tambura region of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, where a […]

Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Boost Educational Opportunities for Children in Rocrocdong-Wau

Download logo For many children across South Sudan, going to school is just a dream. Years of conflict has devastated infrastructure, including educational facilities, as well as caused severe economic hardship, and a dire humanitarian situation which is depriving many children of the chance to access the education they need to succeed in life. Recognizing […]

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Signs 11 Transformative Agreements Aimed at Spearheading Private Sector Expansion in Member Countries

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-PS.org) is pleased to announce the signing of 11 pivotal agreements aimed at fostering economic development and facilitating private sector growth and access to capital in several of its member countries. These agreements underscore ICD’s commitment to driving sustainable growth and prosperity through strategic […]

Strengthening Global Partnerships: Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Seals 13 Agreements Worth US$689 Million Across Diverse Sectors at the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) Annual Meetings

Download logo The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), the Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, successfully concluded the 2024 Annual Meetings, having signed thirteen significant agreements and MoUs totaling US$ 689 million. These commitments with fifteen member countries and business partners span […]

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Signs 13 Landmark Agreements to Promote Private Sector Growth in its Member Countries

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is pleased to announce the signing of 13 significant agreements aimed at catalyzing economic development and bolstering private sector growth and initiatives across several member countries in diverse regions across the world. The signings […]

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Signs Letters of Intent for Line of Finance Facilities with Uganda Development Bank Limited and Afreximbank

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org) signed two significant Letters of Intent for a total of USD 150 Million Line of Finance facilities  with Uganda Development Bank Limited (“UDBL”) and the African Export–Import Bank (“Afreximbank”). The line of finance facilities aim at fostering economic growth and development in Uganda and across […]

Tunisia's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Potential: A Path to Economic Growth and Job Creation

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of the world, and the African continent is no different. Recognizing this, GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest tech and startup exhibition scheduled from 29-31 May in Marrakech, Morocco, will bring strategic leaders, technology pioneers, innovators and industry disruptors together to share insights around the opportunities presented by […]