Zachery Dereniowski

Aug 19, 2024 | onearabia.me | Bear Grylls |Maya Ghazal |Zachery Dereniowski

Business British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution, has pledged up to $35 million for the first phase of a new container port in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This port, named the Port of Banana, will be the DRC's first deepwater container port. It aims to enhance the country's direct access to international markets, unlocking significant trading potential for millions.

Aug 19, 2024 | onearabia.me | Bear Grylls |Maya Ghazal |Zachery Dereniowski

Business On World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19th, the Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has urged for increased global efforts to protect millions of innocent civilians suffering from severe humanitarian conditions. These conditions are due to shortages of food, water, and medicine caused by escalating wars, conflicts, and crises worldwide.

Aug 19, 2024 | onearabia.me | Rida Jaleel |Bear Grylls |Maya Ghazal |Zachery Dereniowski

Business FEG (Feed Every Gorilla) has officially launched its SmartDeFi platform in the UAE, marking a significant milestone in the decentralised finance (DeFi) industry. Dubai's visionary approach and commitment to embracing future technologies have made it a hub for cryptocurrency innovation. The FEG project won a top DeFi accolade at the Crypto Dubai Expo in 2022. With a market cap of around $37 million (AED 135 million), the platform is building a robust and trustworthy DeFi ecosystem.

Aug 19, 2024 | onearabia.me | Bear Grylls |Maya Ghazal |Zachery Dereniowski

Local Saudi Arabia has consistently prioritised humanitarian aid since its establishment by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. This dedication continues under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Kingdom's commitment to alleviating human suffering is evident through a well-structured framework for charitable and humanitarian efforts.

Aug 19, 2024 | onearabia.me | Bear Grylls |Maya Ghazal |Zachery Dereniowski

Cricket Australia's captain, Alyssa Healy, expressed concerns about the upcoming women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. She believes holding the event in October might not be appropriate due to the country's ongoing recovery from recent violence and protests. The tournament is set to take place from October 3-19, featuring 10 teams, including defending champions Australia. However, the political situation in Bangladesh has raised questions about the feasibility of hosting such an event.