The 200-odd countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan approved this Monday (11) the UN’s new rules for the carbon credits market.
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The National Oil Company confirmed the end of the blockade that hindered the normal production and export of Libyan oil. The insecurity of supply affected international oil prices.
The Arab country was accepted into the New Development Bank during a meeting of the institution’s board over the past weekend in South Africa.
Egypt announced a 15% in petrol prices ahead of an IMF meeting to review the payout package. Egypt suffers with inflation and devaluations of the currency. Attacks around the Red Sea hit revenues from the Suez Canal.
A group of volunteers rescued flamingo chicks from drought-decimated Lake Tinsilt following years of high temperatures.
Through an agreement with an international corporation, Iraqi authorities are calling foreign companies to bid for the expansion and operation of Baghdad’s airport. The deadline to submit bids is September 12.
Arab country will host the inaugural Esports Olympics, IOC announced. A city and venue, the specific timing of the event, the qualification process for the players and further details are yet to be worked out.
Energy demand has increased in the Arab country spurred by extreme heat. Kuwaiti scientist said this is the result of climate change and temperatures are expected to climb over the 50 degree Celsius mark in the coming days.
A large bas-relief made of carved and painted clay bricks graces a square in the UNESCO-listed old town of the Tunisian capital, showcasing the talents of creators including students and people with disabilities.
Wearing a white garment, walking around the Kaaba, praying on the hills, performing the symbolic “stoning of the devil.” These are some of the rituals of the Hajj, which started on Friday (14) for Muslims in Saudi Arabia.
Unopposed, five nations were elected Thursday (6) to serve as non-permanent members on the UN Security Council. Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi spoke of strengthening the cooperation between the Security Council and the African Union.
At meeting in Dubai, trade body IATA said the passenger number is expected to be a record beating the 2019 high. Revenues are forecast to rise to unprecedent USD 996 billion, but airlines face a sharp rise in costs and challenges related to emissions.
As new refinery started operating at full capacity, the Arab country announced it reached a record 1.8 million barrels per day output.
The Arab country’s government has decided to raise the price of subsidized bread for the first time in 30 years. Some 71 million benefitted from bread subsidies, but the burden was unsustainable for state coffers.
