Standard and Poor’s (S and P) Global Ratings has reported that sustainable bond issuances in the Middle East reached approximately US$16.7 billion in the first nine months of 2024.
According to its latest report titled ‘Sustainability Insights: Mid…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on WTO members to adopt a constructive approach towards progressing key issues on the trade agenda, including agriculture, fisheries subsidies, development, an…
Doha: The net profits of Lesha Bank (a public limited liability company) jumped by 45 percent in the nine months ending September 30, 2024 to reach QR 96.636 million , compared to QR 66.764 million in the same period last year.
Figures issued by the …
The Korean government will provide low-interest loans and other support worth 8.8 trillion won (US$6.45 billion) for the semiconductor industry by next year in an effort to strengthen the competitiveness of the advanced sector, the finance ministry sa…
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani called Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and an end to the provocations of the settlers supported by the army in the occupied West Bank.
This came during the first-of-its-kind …
Caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati warned that the country is experiencing one of the most dangerous crises, stressing that the assistance provided by the international community is of utmost importance and priority.
In a speech during …
Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah reaffirmed, Wednesday, Kuwait’s firm commitment to human rights.
This came in a statement for KUNA after her participation in the 17th meeting of…
Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, stressed Iraq’s keenness to deliver humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
The State of Law Coalition stated in a statement: “Al-Maliki met in his office today with the new Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdo…
Jordanian King Abdullah II warned on Wednesday that the ongoing war will keep the region tense, stressing the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon as a first step towards peace.
The Jordanian Royal Court in a statement quoted King Abdullah, durin…
Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed: “Enhancing security and stability in Diyala is one of the government’s priorities,” praising the role of tribal sheikhs and dignitaries in the province in confronting terrorism and sedition plots.
The…
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned in the strongest terms, Wednesday, the Israeli occupation raid on the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, which led to the killing and wounding of dozens, including the mayor and some relief …
The Supreme Committee supervising Al-Hol camp file held a meeting today, in the presence of National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji, to accelerate the return of the camp’s displaced persons.
The Chencellry said in a statement: “The meeting discussed…