WFP requires us$16.9 billion in 2025 to respond to unrelenting humanitarian needs

Hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic. ROME —The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for US$16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources. WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched today, shows that 343 million people across 74 countries are acutely food insecure, a ......read full article

Wfp welcomes us$25 million grant from ksrelief for its operations in yemen

JEDDAH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$25 million contribution from Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support its life-saving operations in Yemen over the next year. The agreement was signed by WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in Jeddah today. US$15 ......read full article

WFP Alarmed at Spreading Regional Displacement Crises in Middle East

Shot: 1-8Oct2024 Lebanon, Syria TRT: 3:44 :00-:06 - Damaged building in Saida, Lebanon Shot:5Oct24 :06-:24 - Convoy of Humanitarian Aid Moving from Beirut to Tyre Highway 51, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :24-:40 - Offloading WFP food parcels in Tyre Tyre, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :40-1:08 - SOT Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Lebanon Country Director (English) "We're delivering 1100 food parcels, food ration boxes ......read full article

WFP Response to new IPC Food Security Assessment on Gaza

ROME – The latest food security assessment on Gaza confirms the concerns of the World Food Programme (WFP) about the ongoing levels of severe hunger across the Gaza Strip and shows the critical importance of sustained access to all areas of Gaza. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza paints a stark picture of ongoing hunger, finding that 96 percent of the population is facing acute food insecurity at ......read full article

STATEMENT BY PRINCIPALS OF THE INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE - CIVILIANS IN GAZA IN EXTREME PERIL WHILE THE WORLD WATCHES ON: TEN REQUIREMENTS TO AVOID AN EVEN WORSE CATASTROPHE

21 February 2024: NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – In the less than five months that followed the brutal 7 October attacks and the ensuing escalation, tens of thousands of Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip. More than three quarters of the population have been forced from their homes, many multiple times, and face severe shortages of food, water, sanitation and healthcare – the ......read full article

Burgan Bank Promotes Mohammed Al-Zanki to General Manager of Corporate Banking

As part of the Bank’s ongoing strategic focus on human capital development and investment in local talents   Kuwait, 27 August 2023:   As part of the Bank’s strategic focus and long-term commitment to investment in local talents, Burgan Bank announced the promotion of Mr. Mohammed Najeeb Al-Zanki to the role of General Manager of Corporate Banking, after receiving the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of ......read full article

TEC Attracts Kuwait Talents in the Fifth Careers & Study Opportunities Expo (CSO Expo 5)

Kuwait- 18 October 2022: To widen its talent pool and contribute to the professional development of Kuwaiti graduates, the Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) actively participated in the Fifth Careers & Study Opportunities Expo (CSO Expo 5), which was held at the campus of the Australian University on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th of October 2022.  TEC’s participation in the CSO Expo 5 came with a booth where the company’s ......read full article

Dubai-based Al Kasir Group launches three Crypto assets backed by diamonds

DUBAI – April 16, 2018:   Dubai-based Al Kasir Group launched three Crypto assets backed by certified diamonds. Al Kasir Jewellery Trading and Al Kasir portal, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of the innovative diamond trading model using the blockchain technology for the first time in the world.  Al Kasir Group, a joint venture under the ......read full article

SUC Organized a Seminar on Case Studies and Research

Dubai, UAE, March 31, 2018:  Skyline University College hosted the National Seminar on Case Studies and Research on March 26, 2018 at SUC campus. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr. Faisal Ali Mousa, Chairman of FAM Holding. Dr. Mousa delivered a motivational speech where he shared his experiences of a journey starting from 3000 dirhams to 3 billion dirhams. He talked about the challenging times of his career as well as the strategies and ......read full article

Xpress Money registers a 10% growth in 2017

Remittances from the GCC remain strong; 2018 expected to witness continued growth  Dubai, February 5, 2018:   Xpress Money, one of the world’s most dependable money transfer brands, witnessed a 10% growth in its global operations in 2017. The growth was backed by new partnerships in crucial corridors, innovative solutions, and a global expansion in the Xpress Money agent network.  Xpress Money’s traditional ......read full article

L'Oréal Named the Most Attractive Employer in the FMCG Sector in UAE and KSA

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2016 – L’Oréal has been voted as the most attractive employer for business students amongst Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, in the UAE and KSA. Over 12,600 students, of different majors, from 43 universities participated in Universum’s “Most Attractive Employers Ranking” survey.  The survey offered comprehensive insights into students’ views on their future ......read full article

Milipol Qatar launches its refreshingly new website.

It’s brighter, bolder and better   Kuwait– 17 April 2016:  After several months of intense review, strategic planning and brand awareness needs Milipol Qatar is very excited to launch its newly designed website. It was officially launched. The new website is more informative, more engaging and more interactive.   The new website has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with ......read full article

Get the perfect look for valentines smelling and looking perfect for a night of love

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More Than Two Thirds of Respondents in the Middle East and North Africa Feel Positive About the Prospects of 2016

A third of MENA poll respondents have resolved to work harder in the New Year, according to Bayt.com survey Dubai, UAE, 27 December 2015: Professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are looking forward to the New Year, according to the Bayt.com ‘Holidays in the MENA Workplace Poll’. The vast majority of respondents (79.6%) will be making career New Year’s resolutions. In fact, 30.4% of them have already resolved ......read full article

Honeywell commits to greater female leadership in the Middle East

Honeywell hosts its first ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: May 05, 2015: Honeywell (NYSE:HON) hosted its first-ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East earlier this week as part of its ongoing efforts to bring more women into senior management roles and increase female participation in its regional workforce.   The event, which was held in partnership with New York University ......read full article

Hiring in the creative and media industry in Saudi Arabia is booming, while the oil sector registers a negative growth in job listings year on year, says Monster Gulf

Saudi Arabia registers the highest long term growth in employment among all other GCC countries, according to data compiled by Monster Employment Index KSA The creative industry (Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment) maintains its top position with a 55% growth in job listings year on year Oil sector registers a negative growth The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of online job posting ......read full article