Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, says new research
Earthworms are important drivers of global food production, contributing to approximately 6.5% of grain yield and 2.3% of legumes produced worldwide each year, according to new work published by Colorado…
Researchers build and test a framework for achieving climate resilience across diverse fisheries
What makes for a successful climate-resilient fishery, one that sustainably produces resources for human benefit despite increasing climate stressors and human impacts? It’s a question that faces present and future…
Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
The Egyptian Government is planning to launch new bond issuances in the debt markets to support the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, according to a document issued by the Cabinet’s…
Saudi Public Investment Fund eyes stake in Palm Hills Development
Negotiations ongoing between PIF, Arab African International Bank: Sources
Egypt’s Irrigation Minister highlights climate challenges for water sector
Rising sea levels also contribute to salinisation of groundwater in coastal areas, says Sweilam
CCCPA, Senghor University join forces for African peace, development
The Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) and Senghor University have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in serving the African continent’s peace and development…
Arab League chief urges more funding, investment for food security
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, opened a ministerial meeting on Tuesday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, to discuss the issue of “Arab food security…
UNDP, MBRF launch online learning initiative for Arab countries
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in partnership with Coursera, one of the largest online education platforms in the world,…
Egypt Post invests in Roaderz platform to enhance e-commerce, delivery services
Two companies affiliated to Egypt Post, Post for Investment and Post Distribution Company, have signed a contract to invest in the Roaderz platform, a crowdsourcing platform that connects delivery service…
GAFI to grant 45 more golden licences to boost investment
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is set to approve 45 more applications for the golden licence in the next few days, after granting 22 such licences…