Arrivals soar in Kenya in Jan-Aug this year, doubling tourism earnings
According to Tourism and Wildlife Minister Najib Balala, Kenya’s tourism earnings in the period from January to August increased by more than doubled to 167.1...
Month : September 2022
European Central Bank raises interest rates by 75 basis points
Governing council of the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to increase the three key interest rates of the ECB by 75 basis points. As a...
Etihad Airways increases flights to the United States
In response to the launch of Etihad Airways‘ brand-new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with JetBlue, Etihad Airways continues to strengthen its commitment to...
$1.5 billion WHO campaign aims to prevent bacterial meningitis in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced it will launch a $1.5 billion campaign to eliminate outbreaks of bacterial meningitis across Africa by 2030. In...
Australian law mandates net zero emissions by 2050
A carbon reduction pledge of 43% by 2030 and net zero by 2050 was enshrined in legislation signed into law by Australia’s parliament with the...
UAE President receives European Council President
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Charles Michel, President of the European Council. He is visiting the UAE on an...
UAE ranks 26th globally, 1st regionally in UNDP Human Development Report
According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s 2021/2022 Human Development Report, the UAE ranked 26th globally and first in the Arab world, beating Spain,...
Within five years, PM Modi plans to build 300 cargo terminals
During the next four to five years, the Indian Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will establish 300 cargo terminals under the PM Gati...
Fire destroys karaoke parlor in south Vietnam, killing at least 32
There have been 32 deaths reported as a result of a fire at a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam. Some parts of the building remain...
Meeting with North Korea on family reunions is being proposed by South Korea
Despite long-strained ties between the rivals over the North’s nuclear weapons program, South Korea’s new government proposed a meeting with North Korea on Thursday to...