“For example, one large nuclear power plant can replace multiple coal-fired power plants to provide the same level of energy. Japan is set to continue its revival of nuclear energy as public opinion starts to favour the restart of nuclear reactors for the first time since the Fukushima incident. The COP28 declaration urges financial institutions to reconsider this stance and include nuclear energy in their energy lending policies to achieve the goal of tripling nuclear energy by 2050. The Ministry of Energy in Algeria and Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom signed a memorandum of cooperation around the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Rosatom also reiterated a plan touted in 2023 which involves South Africa and the Russian state nuclear corporation jointly developing a floating nuclear power plant project for the country.

Floating solar photovoltaic systems (FPV) are gaining traction thanks to their potential for higher energy yield and efficiency compared to conventional land-based solar PV systems. FPV gaining traction slowlyWorldwide installed capacity of FPV power plants reached more than 3GW in 2021, from just 100MW in 2016. While RE consumption is high in European countries, China has taken the lead in FPV energy production with a 320MW FPV plant in operation since 2021. The Central Electricity Board of Mauritius in early 2023 invited bids for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 2MWac floating solar power plant at Tamarind Falls Reservoir. In late 2022, China installed a pilot-scale two-floater 0.5MWp marine FPV system in the Yellow Sea, outside Shandong, which integrates FPV with offshore wind.

EasyJet plans to increase capacity on routes to North Africa by 35% during winter 2024-25 as part of efforts to narrow financial losses during the low season. During the winter 2023-24 season, easyJet served nine destinations in North Africa, including Agadir, Essaouira, Marrakech and Rabat in Morocco; Giza, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt; and Enfidha in Tunisia. Alongside the planned North Africa growth, easyJet is also introducing its first flights to West Africa from late October with the launch of two routes to Cape Verde. This has included a rationalization of capacity in Berlin—a process that began in 2022—and further growth from Lisbon and Porto. CCO Sophie Dekkers noted that the competitive landscape remains challenging, highlighting that Ryanair is adding 40 aircraft and 8.9 million seats this summer.

Standard Bank assisted Lowmar Farm, a commercial farming enterprise, with the financing of a new hydro project, costing approximately R24 million. This is the most significant private hydro project for which the bank has ever provided financial support. The 362kWp hydro plant is expected to produce about 2.9GWh in its first year, which will provide sufficient power for two farms. Within the first seven weeks of operation, the hydro system generated power to the value of R550,000 at Eskom’s rates. Standard Bank intends to continue to play a leading role in helping clients bring their energy projects to fruition.

OverviewThis map displays countries covered in the Middle East/North Africa geographic region. This map displays countries covered in the Middle East/North Africa geographic region. Show MoreThe MENA region is home to more than 879 million people and spans across 25 countries where over 22 languages are spoken. Today, CDC's presence in the region includes the MENA Regional Office established in 2020 in Muscat, Oman, a country office in Pakistan, and technical experts based in the region. The MENA region is diverse socially, politically, and economically.

CAIRO/JERUSALEM, May 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s tanks pushed into the heart of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Thursday, facing anti-tank rockets and mortar bombs from militants concentrated there, while in the south, its forces pounded Rafah without advancing, Palestinian residents and militants said. The slow progress of Israel’s offensive, more than seven months after it was prompted by Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, highlighted the difficulty of achieving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aim of eradicating the militant group.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects Morocco’s economic growth to reach 3 per cent in 2024, before rising to 3.6 per cent in 2025, supported by a recovery in external demand and government investment. Despite additional expenditure related to the post-earthquake reconstruction and expanding targeted social protection spending, inflation eased to 0.3 per cent by February 2024. However, Morocco’s high dependence on energy imports and seasonal agricultural production makes the economy vulnerable to climate risks, underlines the report. In its projection for the whole southern and eastern Mediterranean region, EBRD expects growth to accelerate from 2.7 % in 2023 to 3.4 % in 2024 and 3.9 % in 2025. This represents a downward revision compared with the previous forecast due to the negative impacts of the war in Gaza on the region’s tourism and investments.

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The US-based VC firm has partnered with the university to launch the digital platform, while the agreement also entails the launch of a specialised entrepreneurship studio Kemtech Valley-BTU, which aims to support and promote research outcomes and graduation projects. The initiative aims to support and promote research outcomes and graduation projects while leveraging the expertise of the university’s faculty and students. Ultimately, the goal is to transform these valuable resources into investment ventures, practical solutions, and industrial products that can be effectively marketed. “The students will be trained and mentored by industry and entrepreneurship experts, with the assistance of university professors, to develop initial models for innovative project ideas. Some projects will be selected for sponsorship and support from the specialised entrepreneurship studio Kemtech Valley.

Senegalese logistics platform for informal retailers Maad has raised US$3.2 million in seed funding to expand domestically and internationally, and launch new products. The platform leverages this distribution infrastructure to offer additional high-value services to brands – data, software, and services for advertising, distribution, and market understanding. Maad’s US$3.2 million seed round, which is made up of both equity and debt, was led by Ventures Platform, with participation from Seedstars International Ventures, Reflect Ventures, OuiCapital, Launch Africa, Voltron Capital, and Alumni Ventures. “Among startups operating in this space, Maad benefits from a clear first-mover advantage in Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa. “Maad’s innovative approach to digitising the informal retail sector in Francophone Africa has the potential to create a significant impact on the lives of small business owners and consumers,” said Dotun Oloworopoku, managing partner at Ventures Platform.

Special Collection on the Middle EastThe Middle East and North Africa is a troubled region, and it isn’t easy to find a success story to write about or a rewarding political experience to report. Much of what shaped the region today stems from its historical experiences: the region did not have its renaissance and missed the age of reason and the industrial revolution. European colonialism blocked Arab and Muslim efforts to modernize and espouse rational thinking. This complete work consists of several dozen essays spread out over 8 parts tackling the region’s conflicts and historical evolution, relating them to contemporary issues. Divided into distinct regions and critical issues, the Special Collection of the Middle East is your source to better understand this volatile region and to be prepared for what comes next.

AdvtAdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. The government's success in building an automotive industry nevertheless has made cars the tip of the spear as Morocco works to transform its largely agrarian economy. China's BYD - the world's largest electric vehicle maker - has at least twice announced plans to build factories in the country that have stalled before starting. And the day they decide they need electric vehicles, we will," he said.The government has bankrolled public-private partnerships like a Renault-managed academy to train technicians and managers. Compared to comparable markets, Morocco's political climate and proximity to Europe made it a safe investment, Bachiri said.

“For over five decades, NUSACC has served as a two-way commercial bridge between American exporters and investors and their counterparts in the Arab world,” said David Hamod, NUSACC’s President & CEO. This is the only platform of its kind in the United States, and it is already making a major difference for U.S. exporters. )At the award ceremony, NUSACC was singled out for its leadership. Congratulations, NUSACC!”The Chamber, established over 50 years ago, is America’s longest serving organization dedicated to strengthening U.S. – Arab commercial relations. NUSACC is the only business entity in the United States that is officially recognized and authorized by the Arab League and the Union of Arab Chambers.

Barça travel to the bottom-placed club knowing that a win would put them four points clear of Girona in the chase for a Spanish Super Cup berth next season. This page will help you make sure what time that will be in your part of the world, while also listing the TV channels that broadcast LaLiga games in different countries or regions. If you are unable to watch for whatever reason, or if you wish to complement your viewing with second screen info, don’t forget that we have full coverage of the game, including the build-up live from the stadium and post-match reactions in our Match Center right here on the official website. Social networksAnd let's not forget the complete coverage available on our official social networks:English: @fcbarcelona & www.fcbarcelona.comCatalan: @fcbarcelona_cat & www.fcbarcelona.catSpanish: @fcbarcelona_es & www.fcbarcelona.esFrench: @fcbarcelona_fra & www.fcbarcelona.frPortuguese: @fcbarcelona_brArabic: @fcbarcelona_araTurkish: @fcbarcelona_trChinese: fcbarcelona.cnJapanese: @fcbarcelona_jp & www.fcbarcelona.jpIndonesian: @fcbarcelona_idWe provide a list of the broadcasters that hold the rights to show the games in different countries or regions, but please note that although we list them here, we CANNOT guarantee that they will actually show the game. That does not depend on us, and you should check their own websites for details.

Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialized distributor, announced today the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly created role of Executive Vice President- EVP of its Middle East and Africa- MEA business. Westcon-Comstor connects the world’s leading IT vendors with a channel of technology resellers, systems integrators, and service providers. Driving growth across the regionThis promotion will see Chief Technology Officer- CTO for Westcon-Comstor, Parbhoo, now an EVP, driving the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region, fueled by the success of its vendors and channel partners. He joined Westcon-Comstor in 2017 as CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa and was appointed Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in 2021—a role he retains following his latest promotion. His regional remit and responsibilities have expanded over time, culminating in his elevation to the position of EVP.