Month: May 2023

Using Science to Cope with Climate Change Impact Challenges

Mr Mohammed

WATEX system set to fish out Africa’s hidden Groundwater Goodies …. As RTI Exploration Drives the “Water for Peace” Paradigm   Story: Mohammed Abu  In March this year, the Representative of Public Affairs and Congress of the US Millennium Challenge Corporation(MCC) publicly announced that the French company RTI Exploration, after two years of research, had identified, from an innovative technology, about 50 billion m3 of available groundwater, with an annual recharge estimated at 2 billion m3. This, historic discovery represents a volume of water almost ten times greater than that…

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), Signs Landmark Bank Guarantee Cooperation MoU with Fonds Africain de Garantie et de Coopération Economique (FAGACE)

Mr Mohammed

This MoU aims to facilitate the cooperation between ICIEC and FAGACE, with a view to increasing the foreign and domestic direct investments towards member countries common to both institutions JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2023/ — The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.IsDB.org), the Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a landmark MoU with Fonds Africain de Garantie et de Coopération Economique (FAGACE) – the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund. The MoU was signed…

Annual Investment Meeting Signs MoU with Gold Standard to promote dialogue for sustainable development

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11 May 2023: The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), one of the world’s largest investment platforms, and Gold Standard, a climate and development organization, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote dialogue for sustainable development at the 12th edition of the conference, which ended its three-day run yesterday, May 10, in Abu Dhabi. The partnership with Gold Standard will further AIM’s commitment to sustainable development by having Gold Standard retire carbon credits to offset the emissions generated by the event’s venue, with a maximum limit…

Annual Investment Meeting Highlights Digital Transformation, Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Finance in the Arab World

Mr Mohammed

Experts provided insights on the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the financial sector within the Arab world Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 2023:  The 12th edition of The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted interactive and insightful discussions on digital transformation, financial inclusion and sustainable finance in the Arab world at the “Future Finance Forum,” which took place at the Sustainability Room of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The opening ceremony featured welcome remarks from high-level dignitaries such as Rajaa Kammouny, Director & Advisor at the Secretary General Office…

Annual Investment Meeting Highlights: ‘One Day of the World’ Masterpiece and Impactful Sessions from Innovation and Investment Track

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 May 2023:  The 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) featured a one-of-a-kind masterpiece created by the renowned artist Nadmid Sergelen, capturing the Cultures and Accomplishments of Mankind while illustrating the Synergy and Diversity of Life on Earth called ‘One Day of the World,’ The painting is unique for its Historical Significance and Value. The fragility of the natural flora and fauna, as well as the Global Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, are symbolized through this masterpiece. It is the longest painting ever done in “Mongol…

Annual Investment Meeting, Emirates Angel Investors Association partner to strengthen efforts towards promoting startup activities

Mr Mohammed

The collaboration between AIM and EAIA is a significant step towards creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in the UAE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 10, 2023: The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) and Emirates Angel Investors Association (EAIA) have come together to strengthen their efforts towards promoting startup activities through signing a partnership agreement. The collaboration between AIM and EAIA is expected to create a positive impact on the UAE’s startup ecosystem, which has been rapidly growing over the past few years. The partnership will provide…

Humanity International Investments: DRC and UAE to Collaborate on Economic Cooperation, Investment, and Infrastructure as discussed at Annual Investment Meeting

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 10, 2023: The 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) announced today that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the United Arab Emirates will collaborate on various projects focused on economic cooperation, investment, and infrastructure in addition to promoting humanitarian assistance efforts. This forum was led by Aly Ramji, the General Partner at Humanity International Investments, and included several high-profile speakers as H.E. Mrs. Marie Ndjeka Opombo, the Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Arab Emirates,…

The Metals Company Loses Second Major Investor as Maersk Divests

Mr Mohammed

  (Ottawa/Victoria, May 8, 2023) Bad news mounts for the floundering would-be miner The Metals Company (TMC) with The Wall Street Journal reporting the divestment of Danish shipping company Maersk. This follows the divestment last December by Norway’s largest private asset manager, Storebrand. Formerly TMC’s second biggest shareholder, Maersk informed the newspaper that it now holds an interest of less than 2.3% in TMC and is in the process of selling all its shares. Andy Whitmore, Deep Sea Mining Campaign’s (DSMC) Finance Advocacy Officer stated, “TMC frequently cited its relationship with Maersk, presumably to…

Admirals Expands Global Presence with Opening of New Office in Nigeria

Mr Mohammed

Global fintech player expands its presence in the African market 8 May 2023, Lagos – Admirals, a global fintech leader with 22 years of experience and expertise, has announced the establishment of its the physical presence in Nigeria, aiming to further position itself as a major financial services provider on the African continent. Admirals offers a wide range of financial products and services to the Nigerian traders, such as trading with stocks, forex and CFDs on indices, metals, energies, stocks, bonds, and digital currencies. It is also set to boost…

Côte d’Ivoire: Gninlnagnon Koné dreams of supplanting the leading players in food supplements in Côte d’Ivoire with his Chérubins baby formula

Mr Mohammed

Cherubins formula is made from brown or black rice, which is high in fibre and also an excellent antioxidant ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 10, 2023/ — Even as a child, Gninlnagnon Koné , a young man from Katiola in north central Côte d’Ivoire, liked to follow his parents, who grew tubers and maize, to their farm. Today, an engineer in agricultural business management, he says, “When I became an engineer, I realised that our agricultural producers still face the same difficulties with processing their products. People work hard but ultimately their…