21.5 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies expected to reach Lebanon within a few days Aid supplies aimed at supporting healthcare services for displaced populations Giuseppe Saba: As the world's largest humanitarian hub, we remain ready to scale our support to facilitate efficient, reliabl...
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16 January 2025, Jerusalem , the second round of a routine immunization catch-up campaign in the Gaza Strip, led by UNICEF, UNRWA, WHO and partners in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is taking place from 18 to 29 January 2026. This round aims to reach children under the age of three, strengthening protection against vaccine-preventabl...
Where Luxury Meets Stillness As the golden sun dips behind the sleek skyline of Dubai, the city’s true essence begins to shimmer. After a bustling day filled with desert adventures, luxury shopping, and ambitious business meetings, the pursuit of genuine relaxation becomes not just a desire but a necessity. For those who value privacy, sop...
#RamadanInIndonesia @W7Worldwide In Indonesia, the holy month of Ramadan is a time of deep spiritual reflection, enriched by vibrant cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. As the month begins, the streets come alive with festive lights, mosques overflow with worshippers, and the melodious recitation of the Quran fill...
GAZA/CAIRO - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reached more than 330,000 people in Gaza with food assistance in the first week of the ceasefire, providing food parcels, hot meals and cash assistance to war-weary families. "The first week has brought hope, but it is still early days. We must keep up this momentum," said Antoine Renard...
Hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic. ROME - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for US$16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources. WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched toda...
The “Meals of Hope” campaign on TikTok LIVE leveraged live features to encourage the community to donate Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As part of its mission to drive positive change, TikTok LIVE MENA has joined forces with ShareTheMeal, the official fundraising platform of the UN World Food Programme (WFP). TikTok LIVE MENA’s ...
Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories ROME - Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report. The report warns that the spread of conflict, particularly in the Middle East - coupled wi...
JEDDAH - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$25 million contribution from Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support its life-saving operations in Yemen over the next year. The agreement was signed by WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor Gene...
JERUSALEM - The risk of famine will persist throughout Gaza this winter unless fighting stops and more humanitarian aid reaches families, according to a new food security assessment by experts from 16 UN agencies and NGOs. Twelve months of fighting have decimated livelihoods, drastically reduced food production and severely restricted both comme...
Shot: 15-17Oct2024/29Sep2024 Gaza, Jerusalem TRT: 5:17 :00-:18 GV’s Kahn Younis The city of Kahn Younis had a population of more than 200,000 before the conflict started last year. Khan Younis has been reduced to rubble. Streets and buildings have been destroyed. There is no infrastructure. Most families face displacement and hunger. Khan ...
Statement attributable to UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban and WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau BEIRUT, 15 October 2024 - During a three-day visit to Lebanon, we witnessed the devastation and sensed people's fear and confusion. For them, the future remains uncertain as long as their country is under fire. The war that the worl...
JERUSALEM - The UN World Food Programme today warned that escalating violence in northern Gaza is having a disastrous impact on food security for thousands of Palestinian families, noting that the main crossings into the north have been closed and no food aid has entered since 1 October.  Food distribution points, as well as kitchens...
Shot: 1-8Oct2024 Lebanon, Syria TRT: 3:44 :00-:06 - Damaged building in Saida, Lebanon Shot:5Oct24 :06-:24 - Convoy of Humanitarian Aid Moving from Beirut to Tyre Highway 51, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :24-:40 - Offloading WFP food parcels in Tyre Tyre, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :40-1:08 - SOT Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Lebanon Country Director (English) "W...
ROME - The World Food Programme (WFP) announced today it is pausing the movement of its employees in Gaza until further notice after a WFP team came under fire on the evening of 27 August, a few metres from an Israeli check point at the Wadi Gaza bridge. The team was returning from a mission to Kerem Shalom/ Karam Abu Salem with two WFP armoured...
Company’s donations have provided roughly 1 million meals since start of the conflict GAZA / DUBAI - The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a new financial contribution from their longstanding partner Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, to support WFP’s operations in Palestine. This donation ...
Company’s donations have provided roughly 1 million meals since start of the conflict GAZA / DUBAI - The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a new financial contribution from their longstanding partner Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, to support WFP’s operations in Palestine. This donation ...
ROME - The latest food security assessment on Gaza confirms the concerns of the World Food Programme (WFP) about the ongoing levels of severe hunger across the Gaza Strip and shows the critical importance of sustained access to all areas of Gaza. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza paints a stark picture of ong...
As Regional Initiatives Reinforce Company’s Global Commitment to Sustainability Dubai, UAE - 5 June 2024 : Armstrong Fluid Technology MEA marked World Environment Day 2024 with team-building exercises dedicated to cleaning up the local environment. World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5, is the United Nations day for...
Back to Back discovery with potential for over 2 TCF of gas-in-place positions South Andaman as one of the world's most important gas plays Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13th May, 2024 - Mubadala Energy, the international energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi and the operator of the South Andaman Gross Split PSC, today announced another s...
CLEAR, Alaska, May 3, 2024 - The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, completed DD250 final acceptance and was officially handed over to the Missile Defense Agency in preparation for an Operational Capability Baseline (OCB) decision and final transition to the Warfighter. In addition, prior to thi...
Dubai, UAE (19 April 2024) During Milan Design Week 2024, Natuzzi Italia, the globally recognized Italian lifestyle brand celebrated for its latest collection named "The Circle of Harmony - 65th Anniversary Collection "Natuzzi Italia launched a rich program at Milan Design Week 2024 to celebrate its 65th anniversary. For sixty-five years, Natuzz...
MA Yansong's architecture and Hublot's watchmaking share a common vision of transforming their art into an interactive, 3D experience, fusing the natural and the human-made, creating advanced designs with an affinity for Nature. MA Yansong, the visionary Founder and Principal Partner of MAD Architects (2004), redefines architecture with a focus ...
Dubai International Boat Show Draws to a Close Amidst Bustling Crowds and Tales of Exhibitor Success On a Global Scale After Casting Spotlight Once More on International Yachting Industry As the 30 th edition comes to a close, key exhibitors at Dubai International Boat Show are celebrating deals made during successful five-day event Dubai, UAE -...
21 February 2024: NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME - In the less than five months that followed the brutal 7 October attacks and the ensuing escalation, tens of thousands of Palestinians - mostly women and children - have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip. More than three quarters of the population have been forced from their homes, many multiple ti...
The Ministerial Conference is the topmost decision-making body of the World Trade Organization. 164 trade ministers from countries all over the world will meet for MC13 in Abu Dhabi to build consensus on the international rules that govern global trade. Abu Dhabi, UAE - 9 January 2024: The United Arab Emirates launched a new website dedicated to...
Dubai, UAE, 08 February 2024: Emirates Post, the UAE's official postal services provider and the postal arm of 7X, signed a strategic partnership agreement with Qatar Postal Services Company ‘Qatar Post,’ the national postal services provider of Qatar to facilitate e-Commerce shipping operations between both countries. HE Abdulla Moh...
Company reports Y-o-Y EBITDA growth of 4.6% in 2023, and 15.4% Y-o-Y increase in underlying EBITDA ADNOC Distribution surpasses its 2023 target of opening 25-35 new service stations by adding 41 stations to its network Fuel volumes sold in GCC countries (UAE and Saudi Arabia) rise 11.8% in 2023, while non-fuel transactions grow by 12.9% Y-o-Y Co...
Organised by the World Professional Wrestling Hub (WPWH), the free-to-attend championship will be staged at Shabab Al-Ahili Club marking the return of Sangram Singh to the ring following a six-year hiatus. The championship will host five high-stakes wrestling match-ups featuring formidable opponents with international and Olympic medals from aro...
Dubai, UAE, 6 January 2024: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) presents a series of specialised creative panels and workshops in Arabic calligraphic arts as part of the project ‘Arabic Calligraphy, Ornamentation, and Gilding Courses,’ which falls under the umbrella of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale. Through this project...
• Company continued network expansion and exceeded its 2023 target to open 25-35 service stations by adding 41 new stations during the year • Non-fuel retail business delivered approximately 12.9% year-on-year growth in number of transactions and hit a four-year-high convenience store conversion rate of 24.7% • Company launched fi...