Japan’s JICA to Issue 23 Billion Yen Bonds to Support African Development

Yokohama: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to issue bonds worth approximately 23 billion yen ($160 million) next month to fund infrastructure, education, and other development initiatives in African nations. The bond issuance is scheduled to coincide with the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which Japan will cohost in Yokohama … Read more

Hamdan Bin Zayed Highlights Environment Agency’s Global Leadership in Fisheries Sustainability

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has praised the agency’s efforts in promoting sustainable fisheries, attributing its success to the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President … Read more

China’s Smart Consumer Device Industry Sees Rapid Growth Amid Policy Boost

Beijing: China’s smart consumer device manufacturing sector has seen rapid growth this year, fuelled by a government-backed trade-in program and the expansion of diversified consumption scenarios. According to Emirates News Agency, from January to May, the country’s electronic information manufacturing industry maintained strong momentum, with total revenue of enterprises above the designated size reaching 6.49 … Read more

Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Represents UAE at African Union Meeting in Equatorial Guinea

Malabo: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (AUMYCM) held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. During the meeting, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan delivered a speech reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership … Read more

China’s First Ocean-Level Smart Research Vessel Delivered in Shanghai

Shanghai: China’s first ocean-level intelligent scientific research vessel, Tongji, was delivered on Sunday, marking a significant enhancement in the marine research capabilities of China’s prestigious universities. According to Emirates News Agency, the vessel, named Tongji, was constructed by China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited for Tongji University, based in Shanghai. The … Read more

EU Postpones Tariffs on US Goods Until August

Brussels: The European Union has announced a delay in the imposition of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, extending the suspension until early August. This decision comes despite the United States’ plan to enforce 30 percent tariffs on EU products starting August 1st. According to Emirates News Agency, European Commission President Ursula von … Read more