Month : November 2024

Technology

IEA reports record USD 660 billion invested in energy-efficient technology

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Global investment in energy-efficient technologies has increased by 4% in 2024, reaching a record high of USD 660 billion, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency’s annual Energy Efficiency 2024 report highlights a steady rise in investment but underscores the need for accelerated policy efforts to meet international efficiency......
News

UN lauds South Korea’s engagement in international peace initiatives

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs at the United Nations, expressed her appreciation for the Republic of Korea’s support for UN peace initiatives during a recent visit to Seoul. DiCarlo met with high-ranking Korean officials to discuss ongoing peace and security issues, focusing on enhancing collaborative......
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Germany’s Scholz dismisses finance minister Lindner over budget clash

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MENA Newswire News Desk: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced plans to call a confidence vote in the Bundestag on January 15. Scholz’s decision, disclosed on Wednesday, underscores rising tensions within the German government as it grapples with budgetary challenges and policy disagreements. The Chancellor described the dismissal as a......
Featured News

Bitget Launches Female-Centric Pitching Competition during DevCon 24′ with Access Up to $100K Funding Opportunities

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MENA Newswire: Victoria, Seychelles  – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched “Pitch n Slay,” a special initiative under its Blockchain4Her program organized to provide exposure for female entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. Building on Bitget’s larger $10 million Blockchain4Her project, the program extends targeted support to promising women-led startups......
Health

New UAE mandate enforces genetic testing for Emiratis before marriage

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has announced that, effective January 2025, genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati citizens undergoing premarital screenings. This measure aligns with the UAE’s national health strategy and the objectives of the Emirati Genome Programme, which aims to reduce the incidence of genetic disorders and......
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European Union climate finance totals €35.8 billion to support development

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The European Union (EU) and its member states provided a total of €35.8 billion in climate financing to support developing countries in 2023, according to an announcement from the European Council. This financing package includes €28.6 billion in public climate funding, supplemented by an additional €7.2 billion mobilized from private sector......
Health

WHO report highlights top 17 pathogens in need of new vaccines

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a landmark study published in eBioMedicine, identifying 17 pathogens that pose significant health risks and are in urgent need of vaccine development. This extensive research is the first global initiative to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on a range of critical factors, including disease......
Travel

Air Arabia resumes direct flights from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the resumption of its Sharjah-to-Yanbu route, enhancing its service network across Saudi Arabia. The renewed service, set to begin on November 28, 2024, will connect Sharjah International Airport directly to Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin......
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Source Intelligence Evolves With C-Map: Delivering Next-Generation SaaS Platform for Compliance & Sustainability

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The platform delivers faster risk identification, seamless data access, and streamlined workflows SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2024 / Source Intelligence has evolved with C-Map, a next-generation software as a service (SaaS) platform that empowers enterprises to manage compliance and sustainability with greater efficiency. Designed to address......