Browsing: Development

Howard Chang, Chief Strategy Officer of EssentaTor and former United Nations diplomat, delivered the keynote, “Building the Financial Architecture for Syria’s Economic Renewal: Unlocking Capital, Managing Risk and Creating Partnerships for Long-Term Growth.” He outlined a three-part framework designed to turn reconstruction needs into investable structures.

UAE-Jordan talks focus on bilateral ties, trade cooperation and regional issues. During the discussions, the leaders assessed cooperation across economic, trade, and development sectors as part of the UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah reaffirmed their dedication to deepening ties in areas vital to their national development agendas. They also explored strategies to broaden cooperation aligned with mutual interests. The two nations enjoy extensive political and economic relations, complemented by regular high-level meetings. Their recent encounter underscored the importance of bilateral development initiatives and regional coordination being prioritized equally.

POWERCHINA’s wind portfolio includes the operational 500MW Amunet Gulf of Suez Wind Project and two under-construction projects: 1.1GW Gulf of Suez Wind Project and the 202.5MW Ras Ghareb Wind Project. During the construction of Amunet Wind Farm, temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, strong winds, sand erosion and complex geological conditions presented significant construction challenges. POWERCHINA optimized concrete temperature control, scheduled concrete pouring outside the hottest daytime hours, and monitored wind speeds during turbine installation. Amunet Project achieved project acceptance certificate earlier than contractual obligation and also received 2025 RoSPA Health and Safety Award.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The focus of their discussions was on the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with particular emphasis on the Kurdistan Region. Both leaders explored ways to enhance cooperation and promote development and prosperity for their populations. The talks also included UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who attended the meeting.

Since beginning operations in South Africa in 2008, POWERCHINA has contributed to the country’s power and water infrastructure,” POWERCHINA President Wang Xiaojun said. “We are ready to work with government agencies, financial institutions and industry partners to move projects from planning to implementation while creating lasting value through local procurement, skills development and supply chain cooperation.”

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and King Sultan Ibrahim discussed trade, innovation, and cooperation to strengthen UAE-Malaysia relations in Abu Dhabi.

World Bank Group President David Malpass and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will launch the 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington,…

Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), received a delegation from the Republic of Chad…