Category: ECONOMY

TradeTech Forum Returns for its Second Edition at AIM Congress 2025

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4 March: The TradeTech Forum, hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) will return for its second edition at  AIM Congress, set to be held on April 8, 2025, alongside the ongoing AIM Congress. With over 400 of the world’s foremost trade leaders and experts attending the forum this year’s TradeTech Forum aims to extend and expand the conversation on leveraging technology to transform global trade and investment. With a mission to explore how emerging technologies are impacting and shifting the norms of international trade, the impact…

Top Reasons to Invest in Ghana’s Mining Industry

Mr Mohammed

ACCRA, Ghana, March 4, 2025/ — Ghana’s mining industry stands as a key driver of economic growth – with GDP projections reaching 1.5% by 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/4klB6s7) – fueled by expanding opportunities within the sector. A stable political and business environment, coupled with the discovery of new mineral reserves and a well-established mining ecosystem, Ghana is an attractive investment destination for global mining institutions. The upcoming Mining in Motion Summit, taking place in Accra on June 2 – 4 will further highlight lucrative investment opportunities, connecting Ghanaian stakeholders with international financiers…

African Leaders Unite to Mobilize African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063

Mr Mohammed

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 27, 2025/ — On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State, Government and Business Leaders convened for a Presidential Breakfast Dialogue to address the continent’s financing and investment gaps. The event was held under the theme “Africa at the Forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063”. The dialogue, which was hosted by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Champion on African Union Financial…

Ghana’s Mining in Motion Summit Gains Support from Key Leaders

Mr Mohammed

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Ashanti Kingdom; Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana; and Oheneba Kwaku Duah, the son of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Managing Director of the Ashanti Green Initiative recently met to discuss the upcoming Mining in Motion Summit in Ghana. They explored the summit’s potential to improve the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Ghana and the role of government, international partners and major mining firms in accelerating the sector’s growth. Hon. Kofi Buah endorsed…

Charting the Future of Islamic Finance in Russia:CIBAFI and TIDA Host Strategic Session and Training Programme

Mr Mohammed

The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), in collaboration with the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency (TIDA), successfully hosted a high-level strategic session titled “Prospects for Islamic Finance in the Russian Federation” in Kazan, Tatarstan. Dr. Belatik stated: “Islamic finance has strong growth potential, and collaboration between Russia and countries where it is well established can accelerate its development. It offers opportunities for economic growth by supporting real economic activities and promoting ethical finance. CIBAFI remains committed to this progress through advocacy, capacity building, and industry engagement. By strengthening human…

African ministers hold strategic dialogue on visa-free movement to propel regional integration agenda for Africa’s Transformation

Mr Mohammed

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 19, 2025/ — On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought together trade ministers and business leaders who pointed to Rwanda’s experience as evidence that open borders enhance, rather than compromise, security. African Development Bank Group Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business…

The Djibouti Forum returns for its second edition:a unique platform for investment and dealmaking in Africa

Mr Mohammed

Djibouti City, Djibouti – 19 February 2025–The second edition of the Djibouti Forum, under the theme “Unlocking opportunities for regional and global growth”, will take place from the 6th to the 8th of April 2025. Organised by the Fonds Souverain de Djibouti (Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti), this landmark gathering seeks to positively shape the African agenda while highlighting the Horn of Africa’s pivotal role as a catalyst for growth and development in the region. Positioned at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, the eastern corridor of…

More than 170 Countries to Participate in AIM Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi Next April

Mr Mohammed

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 19, 2025: More than 170 countries have confirmed their participation in the AIM Congress 2025 International Exhibition, taking place as part of the congress’s fourteenth edition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from April 7 to 9. Under the theme “Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape – Towards a New Balanced World Structure”, the event aims to redefine investment trends and drive economic growth. AIM Congress 2025 presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and governments…

For a successful integration, Africa needs an operating system update (By Amadou Hott)

Mr Mohammed

DAKAR, Senegal, February 19, 2025/ — Senegal’s official nominee for the position of President of the African Development Bank, Former Minister of Economy and planning, Senegal (www.AmadouHott.com). Ask any traveler about their experience moving across parts of Africa, and you will likely hear about familiar challenges: high costs, indirect routes, and unpredictable schedules that can make even the simplest journeys more complicated and costly. These travel hurdles highlight the immense opportunity to further strengthen Africa’s integration and unlock seamless connectivity across the continent. The potential is undeniable. According to the…

Islamic Finance Expands Africa’s Energy Investment Landscape, Strengthening Arab-African Cooperation

Mr Mohammed

PARIS, France, February 17, 2025/ — Africa’s energy sector is seeing growing interest from Islamic financial institutions, as demonstrated by the recent $400 million Murabaha financing secured by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This transaction not only underscores the growing role of Islamic finance in Africa’s infrastructure development, but also highlights significant opportunities for deeper financial cooperation between Arab and African nations in the energy sector. The strong demand for AFC’s facility, which attracted 11 Islamic financial institutions – including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Rajhi Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank…