Canon Central & North Africa unveils remarkable Sales Growth Milestones at Inaugural ‘Executive ...
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is thrilled to announce a transformative change in its approach to partnership engagement. The goal was to transform the overall customer experience associated with Canon products, before, after, and during their interactions. In 2023, Canon has achieved significant milestones in its commitment to enhancing a comprehensive customer experience, working closely with its valued partners. Moreover, Canon’s strategic expansion into Togo and Benin strengthened its footprint in West Africa, highlighting its commitment to regional growth and accessibility. This transformation highlights the company’s commitment to expanding its reach and strengthening its position in the African market.
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December 04, 2023 17:46 UTC
Markel Hires Isaac Meek to Lead the Cyber Portfolio
Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has hired Isaac Meek as a Cyber Senior Underwriter. In his new post, Meek will work closely with Priyesh Pradhan, Professional and Financial Risk (PFR) Senior Underwriter at Markel India, to drive the growth of Markel’s cyber offering in MENA and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Prior to joining Markel, Meek worked for the American Insurance Group (AIG) where he started out as an Assistant Underwriter, before being promoted to Underwriter in 2021. Meek will be situated at Markel’s Dubai office, reporting to Max Robbie, Senior Executive Officer at Markel Dubai. Robbie commented: “We are delighted to welcome Isaac to the team here at Markel Dubai.
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December 04, 2023 17:27 UTC
Arab Energy Fund (APICORP) plans up to $1 bln for decarbonisation technologies
Companies Arab Petroleum Investments Corp FollowDUBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The Arab Energy Fund, formerly known as APICORP, plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years in decarbonisation technologies, the Middle East and North Africa-focused multilateral financial institution said on Monday. The planned investment and new name are part of a five-year strategy to 2028 to support the regional energy transition towards net-zero goals. "Our strategy involves diversifying investments by championing technological advancements for enhanced energy efficiencies and driving sustained decarbonisation efforts," Chief Executive of the Arab Energy Fund Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh said in a statement. The institution, which carries an investment grade credit rating from all the major ratings agencies, issued a five-year $750 million green bond after setting up a green bond framework in 2021. APICORP was established in 1974 by 10 Arab oil-exporting states.
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December 04, 2023 16:50 UTC
All change as South Africa head into India series | Cricbuzz.com
Look out, too, for David Bedingham, Nandre Burger and Mihlali Mpongwana, who have cracked the nod for a senior international squad for the first time. Traditionalists who demand that the international game is always uppermost should be satisfied with that: it could have been worse. "But there's a mental toll to the pressures of a World Cup, and the scrutiny the captain comes under. The SA20 will be an important competition as far as the World Cup goes. There are three [T20Is] against West Indies prior to the World Cup, at the end of the IPL.
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December 04, 2023 15:43 UTC
Fanack Initiating Cooperation at COP28
Fanack’s The Chronicle of the Middle East and North Africa (Fanack) and Fanack Water (Water) will be represented at COP28 in Dubai, functioning as an international/regional platform for balanced outreach and understanding. Fanack as a global online publication in Arabic and English, with a reach in the tens of millions, recognizes this time of risk for the region and world, as also a time to make the most of channels for dialogue both within the Middle East, and with the world. As the urgency of mitigating climate risks and adapting to emerging scenarios is increasing at a more visible pace, it is crucial to support genuine efforts toward goals that require generous cooperation from numerous and diverse parties. Follow Fanack in contributing to these efforts at COP28 from 3-10 December, and feel free to contact us here, www.fanack.com, for inquiries on high-level cooperation in our recognized platform. The Chronicle is founded on the belief that knowledge matters and facts count, and we will continue to deliver this message to benefit communities, governments and industry – all working toward an optimistic future.
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December 04, 2023 15:04 UTC
The Israel-Hamas War Is Boosting Qatar’s Profile—and Intra-Gulf Relations
The war between Israel and Hamas has given Qatar’s political standing a boost and is driving increased Gulf Arab cooperation on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Though the truce that enabled those exchanges has now ended, negotiations in Doha between all parties continue. The political limelight that accompanied Qatar’s success initially frustrated some of Doha’s Gulf Arab neighbors. But as the war continued, Gulf countries came to see some benefits for themselves in Qatar’s actions, leading to some coordination among them. Between 2007 and 2010, Qatar played a role in mediating between the Houthis and the Yemeni government.
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December 04, 2023 14:06 UTC
Narendra Modi’s party sweeps in north and central India
It is another indication of the limited appeal to southerners of the BJP’ s Hindu-centric ideology. BJP leaders credit Mr Modi with India’s recent strong economic growth and progress on infrastructure development. Despite its failure to win the state, the bjp’ s vote-share there was roughly double the 7% it won in Telangana’s previous state election, in 2018. Beyond such local factors the BJP’ s success was also down to superior election strategies, party organisation and message discipline, political analysts say. That helped to offset public frustration with Mr Chouhan’s leadership and focus attention on Mr Modi.
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December 04, 2023 14:00 UTC
Mali junta govt launches terror probe into Tuareg rebel leaders as 2015 peace deal crumbles – The North Africa Post
Mali has launched an investigation into several ethnic separatists and al-Qaida-linked jihadist leaders for terrorism and money laundering, which also includes a probe into the Tuareg rebel leaders who signed a peace agreement in 2015 and now accuse the government of failing to comply with it. The list also includes six Tuareg leaders belonging to an alliance of armed groups that recently relaunched a rebellion against the state, despite signing a 2015 peace deal in Algiers. The Tuareg rebellion in Mali’s north has been a source of conflict for decades, though in 2015 the Tuareg rebel groups inked the peace deal with the government. However, in recent months, some rebels have abandoned the agreement, signaling a rise in tensions between them and Mali’s military junta. “We can effectively say that the 2015 peace agreement has collapsed,” said Shaantanu Shankar, country analyst for Africa at the Economist Intelligence Unit.
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December 04, 2023 12:59 UTC
DRC: East African regional Force starts pullout – The North Africa Post
The East African Community (EAC) regional force led by Kenya has begun its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after Kinshasa accused the force of failing its mission. Following a Summit on 25 November, the EAC announced that the DRC “would not renew the mandate of the regional force beyond 8 December 2023”. A first group of around 100 Kenyan soldiers from the regional force — which also includes Ugandan, Burundian and South Sudanese soldiers — left from Goma airport bound for Nairobi. The forces are leaving amid ongoing fighting between the M23 group and the DRC army. The rebel group indicated on Sunday December 3 that it would retake areas vacated by the regional force following the departure.
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December 04, 2023 12:59 UTC
Helium Evolution partners with North American Helium for new well
Helium Evolution Incorporated (HEVI), a prominent player in helium exploration, has announced a new partnership with North American Helium Inc. (NAH) to spud Joint Well #2. The well is situated near Mankota, Saskatchewan, just six kilometers from their prior helium discovery at Joint Well #1. This strategic move comes as the company, led by President & CEO Greg Robb and CFO Kristi Kunec, continues to leverage its significant land rights position in North America. With over five million acres under permit close to confirmed helium concentrations, HEVI's executive team is focused on positioning the company as a key supplier of sustainably-produced helium. The statement underscores the company's optimism about becoming a leading sustainable helium supplier but also acknowledges several risks.
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December 04, 2023 12:45 UTC
Turkey and Greece Are Talking Again
Caroline Rose is a Senior Analyst and Head of the Power Vacuums program in the Human Security Unit at the New Lines Institute, where she focuses on contested territories, displacement, ungoverned spaces, and risks to human security. Prior to joining the New Lines Institute, Caroline served as an analyst at the forecasting firm and publication, Geopolitical Futures, where she worked on political, economic, and defense developments in the Middle East and Europe. She is also the author of a special policy report on the Captagon drug trade–a culmination of her studies and field work as Research Associate for the LSE International Drug Policy Unit’s Middle East Initiative. Caroline holds a Master’s of Science in International History from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the American University’s School of International Service. She tweets at @CarolineRose8
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December 04, 2023 12:32 UTC
Tunisia: Maghreb farmers embrace drones to fight climate change
The black unmanned aircraft, equipped with a multi-lens camera and sensors, has been enlisted by Tunisian farmers to help adapt to years of drought and erratic weather patterns caused by climate change. RoboCare, employing about 10 people, is the only company in Tunisia, according to its 35-year-old founder Imen Hbiri, to use drones to help farmers combat the impacts of climate change and reduce costs, crop losses and water consumption. "Resorting to modern technologies in the sector of agriculture has become inevitable," Hbiri told AFP while monitoring the drone's path on her computer screen. Farmers can then use medicine-filled sprinklers mounted to the drones to target the sickly plants with more precision and consequently less expense. Hbiri hopes authorities will help start-ups reach more farmers as she estimates "only 10 percent of farmers in Tunisia depend on this type of technology".
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December 04, 2023 10:25 UTC
CWP Global Advances 30-GW Green Hydrogen Project In Mauritania
Renewable energy developer CWP Global is advancing its plans for a 30-GW green hydrogen project in Mauritania, with technical and environmental studies in advanced stages. CCO Ramy Lotfy provided an update at an energy conference in Dakar, mentioning over 18 months of wind data collection, advanced environmental studies, and identified potential off-takers. The USD 40 billion AMAN project, a collaboration between CWP and the Mauritanian government, aims to include 18 GW of wind capacity and 12 GW of solar capacity. The facility is expected to produce 110 TWh at full capacity, generating 1.7 million tonnes of green hydrogen or 10 million tonnes of green ammonia annually for both local use and export. Mauritania is witnessing a surge in green hydrogen projects, including collaborations between Infinity Power Holding and Conjuncta GmbH and Total Eren with Chariot Ltd.Like this: Like Loading...
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December 04, 2023 10:05 UTC
West faces long struggle to loosen China’s grip on Africa’s critical minerals
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December 04, 2023 10:01 UTC
Nigeria: Electric buses to be rolled out, President says at COP28
Nigeria is to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses as part of its plan to reduce its carbon footprint and wean itself from dependence on fossil fuels. With the planned introduction of the 100 electric buses, Tinubu says Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future. Tinubu was speaking at a meeting with stakeholders and investors on the Nigeria Carbon Market and Electric Buses Rollout Programme. Electric buses, like the EV market, are still in their infancy in Nigeria. Earlier this year, Lagos received its first set of electric buses.
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December 04, 2023 09:09 UTC