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In a landmark move towards bolstering economic ties between the UAE and Kenya, ADQ, a state-controlled fund from the UAE, has announced a substantial investment commitment of $500 million in Kenya's priority sectors. This strategic partnership, forged through a finance and investment framework with Kenya's National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministry, marks a significant milestone in the economic cooperation between the two nations. Fostering Growth and Development The agreement aims to explore and leverage investment opportunities in Kenya to promote the growth and development of its national economy. With Kenya's economy being the largest in the East Africa region and projected to achieve growth between 5 and 6% in 2024, the infusion of investment from ADQ is poised to accelerate this growth trajectory. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Managing Director and CEO of ADQ, expressed confidence in the investment's potential to unlock tangible value and contribute to the econo...

  In the heart of Syria, a chilling and heart-wrenching scene unfolds. Mothers and sisters, their voices filled with pain and desperation, gather to protest against the unlawful detention of their children by the Al-Julani-led group, HTS (Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham). Their tears and cries echo a grim reality that exposes the oppressive nature of this so-called revolutionary regime. These families are not alone in their suffering. Under Al-Julani’s rule, arbitrary detentions have become a tool to silence dissent and instill fear. Young men and women are snatched from their homes, accused without evidence, and held in unknown locations. Many families are left in anguish, not knowing the fate of their loved ones. This is not governance; it is tyranny in its purest form. The Hypocrisy of HTS Governance Al-Julani’s administration claims to stand for law-based governance and justice, but the reality on the ground tells a different story. These protests reveal the group’s blatant disregard for...

In a recent press conference held in Kismayo, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia declared a significant triumph in the fight against the notorious militant group Al-Shabab. The federal government, in collaboration with the state of Jubbaland, has successfully liberated crucial territories in the southern part of the country. However, amidst these victories, President Mohamud addressed the temporary pause in military operations due to the recent El Nino rains. Beyond the military front, the President expressed a commitment to collaborating with Jubbaland to aid flood recovery efforts and resume operations. The Impact of Recent Flooding: President Mohamud acknowledged the severe impact of last year's unprecedented flooding, which claimed the lives of over 120 people and affected more than 2.4 million individuals across Somalia. The devastating consequences prompted a temporary halt in military operations to address the pressing needs of the affected population. The federal g...

Attached to a historic action stressing the UAE's commitment to technological progress and sustainable growth, President Sheikh Mohamed attended the G7 Summit session focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and energy. Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, opened this session under the theme "Energy and Artificial Intelligence/Africa and the Mediterranean Region," therefore indicating a noteworthy global participation. In his lecture, Sheikh Mohamed underscored the pressing global problems mostly affecting the Middle East and Africa, particularly with regard to energy use. He stressed the need for group effort and global cooperation to solve these issues. By utilizing innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, the world can develop environmentally friendly solutions, ensuring energy security and promoting social and economic development. Sheikh Mohamed reiterated once more the UAE's will to establish an integrated artificial intelligence system v...