Economic Research Forum examines contemporary experiences of social justice
Presenting case studies in Africa and Mali, he said providing such universal services is stretching the limited resources these governments have.
North America impairment pushes Abu Dhabi’s TAQA into 2013 loss
Reuters - Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) posted a net loss of AED 2.52bn ($687m) for 2013 as it marked down the value of its oil and gas holdings…
Scientists meet in Japan after grim climate forecast
Scientists and government representatives are meeting in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, to exchange ideas and release a full report at the end of the conference on 31 March.
Egypt is falling short of UN women’s rights standards: Al-Tallawi
National Council for Women chairman criticises western countries’ “double-standards” in addressing human rights during 58th UN Commission on Status of Women
Obstacles hindering Egypt-Russian cooperation tackled
Five Egyptian-Russian committees formed to discuss measures to develop the cooperation between the two countries.
France to support €80m employment project
The project, overseen by the Ministry of Planning, seeks to improve living conditions in disadvantaged neighbourhoods
South Sinai governor denies British woman was raped
Two Sharm El-Sheikh hotel licences revoked, suggestion of a “black list” for people involved in harassment cases
Arab summit kicks off with calls to arm Syria rebels
The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmed Jarba, repeated calls on the international community to supply rebels with “sophisticated weapons”.
Deutsche Bahn joins Etihad Rail in UAE railway venture
Etihad Rail DB will manage operations for the first stage of the railway, transporting granulated sulphur on a 264-kilometre (164-mile) route from Shah and Habshan to the port of Ruwais.