Four hydrogen-powered general cargo vessels ordered in Vietnam
CMB.TECH and Boeckmans have decided to make their contribution with the development of four future-proof, hydrogen-powered 5,000 dwt general cargo vessels with reduced greenhouse emissions. The designThe general cargo vessel, designed jointly with Handelskade, will contain diesel-electric engines placed under the ship’s forward accommodation. We succeeded in reducing emissions by 40 per cent compared to traditional general cargo vessels in diesel mode. This can be reduced even further by implementing new sustainable propulsion systems and creating storage space for fuels such as hydrogen. Our commitment to reducing emissions through the design of these cargo ships is a huge step forward.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 13:10 UTC
Saudi’s Red Sea Film Festival Takes Center Stage as Industry Driver Forges On With Third Edition
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival stands as testimony to the kingdom’s unwavering drive to become a film and TV industry powerhouse amid regional conflicts, political turbulence and societal changes. The Israel-Hamas war caused cancellations of several movie celebrations across the Arab world, including the Cairo Film Festival and Tunisia’s Carthage Film Days. But it’s the Red Sea Film Festival and its offshoots — market component Red Sea Souk and the Red Sea Lodge development program, plus the Red Sea Film Fund — that are taking the lead in fostering a local film culture while playing a fundamental role in Saudi’s concerted effort to build a film and TV industry from scratch. That said, in making the Red Sea selection it’s clear that the region’s sensitivities have to be kept in mind. The Red Sea fund is also among backers of Depp-directed film “Modì,” about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani that is currently shooting in Budapest, where Saudi film students are now gaining work experience on set.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 12:46 UTC
Hamas' Abu Obaida Threatens Israel On Ceasefire After North Gaza Clashes: 'Our Fighters Dealt With…'
Hamas' Abu Obaida Threatens Israel On Ceasefire After North Gaza Clashes: 'Our Fighters Dealt With…'The spokesperson of Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, issued a warning to Israel as the extended ceasefire in Gaza neared its end. Obaida said that Hamas will honour the truce as long as Israel adheres to its terms and conditions. Earlier, both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the ceasefire as sporadic clashes erupted in Gaza. Watch the full video for more.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 12:38 UTC
Mauritania: Green energy park visible from space on the cards
A Danish greentech company has applied to Mauritania’s Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines to develop a green energy park. The Megaton Moon project is envisaged to encompass green industry, green farming and urban development. The company said the Megaton Moon architecture will be visible from space and will honour the Mauritanian flag. Africa’s green energy sector gets multi-year German investment pledgeNielsen said Mauritania is ideally positioned to become one of the future world green hydrogen production hubs for a number of reasons. It will also seek to establish a new green industry including a local supply chain attracted by low-cost green energy and water.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 12:12 UTC
Libya sends nearly 250 migrants back to Niger, Chad
Libyan authorities have deported 248 undocumented migrants to their home countries Niger and Chad in a joint effort by rival administrations in the war-torn country. And in coordination with Libya's eastern-based authorities, 128 migrants would be taken to the border with Chad, said the official. After the fall of Moamer Kadhafi in 2011, Libya was divided between rival authorities based in the east and the west. To tackle these "criminal networks of traffickers" in Libya, Chad and Niger, cooperation is needed between "the countries of departure or transit and the destination countries", Koni said. According to IOM figures, more than 700,000 migrants -- mostly from Niger and Egypt -- were present on Libyan territory between May and June of this year.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 12:09 UTC
COP28 UAE | Unpacking the Dubai climate meeting
In early December, the 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change will take place in Dubai. While climate change diplomacy occurs in multiple fora including G20 m67557084.eetings, UN summits, and bilateral fora, the COP remains the central place where the machinery of global climate governance gets built. For example, one way to recognise responsibility is to expect developed countries to reach net zero emissions earlier than developing countries. Over a decade ago, developed countries had pledged to provide an arbitrary $100 billion a year by 2020. All this will not be resolved in Dubai, but it will be an important marker in the slow unfolding of global climate politics.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 11:44 UTC
Morocco : Nicolas Sarkozy to visit Rabat on book tour
Africa Intelligence uses cookies to provide reliable and secure features, measure and analyse website traffic and provide support to the website users. Apart from those essential for the proper operation of the website, you can choose which cookies you accept to have stored on your device. Either “Accept and close” to agree to all cookies or go to “Manage cookies” to review your options. You can change these settings at any time by going to our Cookie management page.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 11:28 UTC
Morocco : Mohammed VI's sister Lalla Hasna to represent Rabat at COP28 in Dubai
Africa Intelligence uses cookies to provide reliable and secure features, measure and analyse website traffic and provide support to the website users. Apart from those essential for the proper operation of the website, you can choose which cookies you accept to have stored on your device. Either “Accept and close” to agree to all cookies or go to “Manage cookies” to review your options. You can change these settings at any time by going to our Cookie management page.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 11:28 UTC
Ghana: Growing skill development path to nuclear power station
The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is enhancing its presence in Ghana as the West African country prepares to build its first nuclear power station. The country is well on its way to position itself as a key player in nuclear research and technology in Africa. It has established a Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) and constructed a Ghana Research Reactor-1 (GHARR-1). GHARR-1, commissioned in 1995, is run by the National Nuclear Research Institution, a sub-division of GAEC. Ghana is also now in the process of selecting a vendor to establish its first nuclear power station for carbon-free energy.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 08:58 UTC
8 startups selected for latest Grindstone Africa accelerator programme
Seven South African startups, and one from Lesotho, have been selected for the latest edition of Grindstone Africa, a globally-recognised accelerator engineering high-growth entrepreneurship. Eight startups have been selected to take part, seven of which are from South Africa, and one from Lesotho. “We are enthusiastic about our partnership with Absa and the opportunities this programme brings to the selected African startups. A focus on market access readiness is a key differentiator on this programme, as we drive access into further markets. We believe it will be a catalyst for growth, innovation, and prosperity,” said Catherine Young, managing partner of Grindstone.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 07:37 UTC
Retail marketing: Consumer trends to elevate MENA beauty brands
Beauty and personal care is big business in the Middle East and North Africa. The region’s beauty and personal care products market is forecast to grow from USD $23.40 billion this year to USD $28.30 billion by 2028. Meanwhile, 39% of Saudi consumers say they plan to increase their spending on health and wellness.1And when it comes to beauty and personal care, people aren’t just spending, they’re watching too. Here are 5 emerging consumer trends to help your beauty brand stand out among the competition and take advantage of a burgeoning industry:1. Many of these videos feature self-care beauty rituals, like this Short by Gadrianna Dsouza below.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 07:22 UTC
The First Documented Ibuprofen-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Case Report, Complications, and Management
Please choose I'm not a medical professional. Allergy and Immunology Anatomy Anesthesiology Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Cardiology Critical Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology Emergency Medicine Epidemiology and Public Health Family Medicine Forensic Medicine Gastroenterology General Practice Genetics Geriatrics Health Policy Hematology HIV/AIDS Hospital-based Medicine I'm not a medical professional. Infectious Disease Integrative/Complementary Medicine Internal Medicine Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Medical Education and Simulation Medical Physics Medical Student Nephrology Neurological Surgery Neurology Nuclear Medicine Nutrition Obstetrics and Gynecology Occupational Health Oncology Ophthalmology Optometry Oral Medicine Orthopaedics Osteopathic Medicine Otolaryngology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Pediatrics Pediatric Surgery Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Plastic Surgery Podiatry Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Psychology Pulmonology Radiation Oncology Radiology Rheumatology Substance Use and Addiction Surgery Therapeutics Trauma Urology MiscellaneousCureus personal data will never be sold to third parties and will only be used to enrich the user experience and contact you in direct relation to the application. I agree to opt in to this communication.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 06:48 UTC
Francophone Africa-focused VC firm Saviu Ventures reaches $13m 1st close of 2nd fund
Saviu Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in Francophone Africa, has reached the first close of its second fund Saviu II, backed by private investors and family offices, to continue investing in the region’s most promising startups. Founded in 2018 and led by Benoit Delestre, Samuel Touboul and Cynthia Mandjek, Saviu Ventures was one of the first movers in the Francophone African VC space, and now has a team of seven investors and operators spread across Abidjan, Dakar, and Paris. In line with Saviu I, Saviu Ventures’ second fund will invest from seed to Series A in African early-stage startups, with a strong focus on Francophone Africa. Following its first close Saviu II already made a few investments, including in Cameroon’s Waspito, Senegal’s Rubyx, and Kenya’s Workpay. “Reaching the first close of Saviu II and obtaining our license from regulatory authorities is a recognition of all the work that has been done in the past five years, building the track record of Saviu I and the brand name of Saviu Ventures in the Francophone Africa region.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 06:02 UTC
Morocco : Mohammed VI and Emmanuel Macron speed up thaw in Franco-Moroccan relations
Africa Intelligence uses cookies to provide reliable and secure features, measure and analyse website traffic and provide support to the website users. Apart from those essential for the proper operation of the website, you can choose which cookies you accept to have stored on your device. Either “Accept and close” to agree to all cookies or go to “Manage cookies” to review your options. You can change these settings at any time by going to our Cookie management page.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 05:54 UTC
macOS Malware Mix & Match: North Korean APTs Stir Up Fresh Attacks
Lazarus and one of its spinoffs, BlueNoroff, recently debuted KandyKorn and RustBucket, respectively, two kinds of malware representing the North Korean threat groups' forays into targeting macOS machines. The malware is being used to attack cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial institutions to raise money for Kim's government. Malware Melee: APTs Mix It UpLast month, threat researchers uncovered two new types of malware being used by North Korean APTs to target macOS in the groups' typical endeavors to steal crypto and other funds to bankroll Kim's regime. The latest campaigns featuring those malwares show a mix-and-match approach to the previous attack flow, SentinelOne discovered. SentinelOne included a comprehensive list of indicators of compromise (IoCs) for the various types of malware and components observed in attacks by North Korean APTs to help potential victims identify if they've been compromised.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 29, 2023 05:37 UTC