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Trinasolar announces three transformative distributor partnerships, marking a significant expansion in its reach across the Middle East and Africa (MENA). Partnering with Noon for Renewable Energy in Lebanon, Al Takamul Engineering in Palestine, and Golden Sun Solar Solutions in Sudan, Trinasolar is poised to deliver a total of 110MW modules, including the cutting-edge Vertex N…
The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI conducted a two-day technical workshop on ‘Advancing Climate Action in Islamic Finance: Practical Insights on GHG Measurement & Reporting.’ This initiative aligns with the declaration made by the Islamic Finance Infrastructure Organisations at COP28. It highlights CIBAFI’s dedication to promoting sustainability and addressing global climate…
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched its first ‘Dubai Sustainability Report’ at the Arabian Travel Market, spotlighting the city’s strides and ongoing efforts in sustainability. The report supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), aiming to place Dubai among the top three global cities for business, leisure, and living.
Davis & Shirtliff, a leading provider of water and energy solutions in East Africa, has teamed up with Trina Solar, a Tier-I global leader in PV modules and smart energy solutions, to drive solar power adoption in the region. The partnership aims to promote sustainability, energy security, and economic growth through the distribution of innovative solar panels and educational campaigns. With increasing demand and government initiatives, solar energy is transforming East Africa’s energy landscape, offering benefits such as reduced carbon emissions and improved energy access.
RAKBank, in collaboration with RFI Global, has unveiled the inaugural SME Confidence Index report. This comprehensive study sheds light on the current state of SMEs in the UAE, revealing a remarkable rebound in confidence and a promising outlook for the future.
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) witnessed a significant increase in the turnover of services among its member states in 2023 compared to the previous year. Armenia saw a notable 33.6% rise in the positive balance of trade in services, while Belarus experienced a decrease of 32.7%. Transport services and travel dominated the structure of exports and imports of services across most member states, highlighting the importance of these sectors.
A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that more than 70% of the world’s workforce faces significant health threats due to climate change, with existing workplace safety measures struggling to keep pace. Titled Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate, the report underscores the profound impact of climate change…
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Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour Forced labor, a blight on humanity’s conscience and a grave violation of fundamental rights, continues to plague our world, with a recent ILO report revealing a disturbing surge in profits garnered from this nefarious practice. The latest report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) exposes the stark…
During the ongoing Canton Fair, WorldFirst, a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for global businesses, has has launched WorldTrade, a new payment solution for global sourcing to bolster the security and speed of cross-border payment for international Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) that procure goods from suppliers based in China, while ensuring the prompt delivery of products for the SME buyers.
WorldFirst, a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for global businesses, especially SMEs in international trade, has launched an e-commerce growth solution to help UK SMEs trade globally. Through the solution accessible via the World Account, SMEs need just one account which has a simple set-up process to start cross-border e-commerce trade.