Saudi Arabia has called on the world's policymakers to urgently address land degradation, drought and desertification ahead of the 16th UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16 in Riyadh in December 2024.
According to Monash University Indonesia Associate Professors Eka Permanasari and Denis Teoman, despite a 2010 fatwa from the Indonesian Council of Ulama affirming the halal status of recycled water, the city is still not maximising its water resources. One example, Permanasari argues, is if the Istiqlal Mosque uses recycled greywater, it may save up to 35 percent of the city's clean water.
Abu Dhabi's innovation champions and tech pioneers unveils brand-new services and solutions destined to reshape the future at this week’s GITEX GLOBAL 2024.
In this week’s Letter from the Editor, we are delighted to introduce to our gourmand readers the President of contemporary art galleries in New York and Dubai Leila Heller, who also happens to be the author of one of the most delectable cookbooks released this year, Persian Feasts.
With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.
KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.
Singapore’s Monetary Authority aims to elevate its financial hub status by injecting significant capital into the local stock market to drive growth, improve liquidity, and attract investors amid strong regional competition.
Aimed at powering growth and cutting emissions, China’s mega-dam is set to supercharge demand for steel, copper, and key industrial metals, reshaping supply chain priorities for miners, manufacturers, and policymakers alike.