The Government of Iraq, represented by the Ministry of Planning, and UNFPA launched the Fund’s third Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2020-2024, at the Ministry of Planning’s premises on 20 February 2020.

The CPD, which was developed in collaboration with the Government of Iraq, United Nations agencies, human rights institutions and civil society organizations, is in harmony with the country’s priorities as outlined in the"...

Inpria, a pioneer in high-resolution metal oxide photoresists for extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV), today announced that it has secured $31 million in Series C funding from a broad syndicate representing leaders from across the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. This financing was led by photoresist manufacturer and existing investor, JSR Corporation. New investors included SK hynix Inc. and TSMC Partners. The round also included participation from existing investors Air Liquide Venture Capital ALIAD, Applied Ventures,"...

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and the British Council have signed an agreement for AURAK to act as a center for the IELTS exam administered by the British Council.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native speakers of English.

Under the agreement, AURAK"...

ERBIL - The Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources said on Saturday that it had limited imports from neighboring Iran as part of its measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the region.

'As a result of the spread of coronavirus in Iran and to keep away this danger from citizens in the Kurdistan Region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources decided to halt the imports of several"...

Brazil posted a positive trade balance with Arab markets, the third largest destination of Brazilian exports, in January 2020. The latest figures released by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) showed that trade balance reached $624.15 million, reflecting a growth of 51.82 per cent during the period as compared to the previous year.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE remained the top importers of Brazilian goods during the first month of"...

High Hopes Pediatric Therapy Center, Dubai’s fully integrated facility for children with moderate to acute special needs, has been awarded a Civil Society Organisation License by the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA), formalizing the specialized therapy center’s status as a non-profit foundation and authorising its services to the UAE community. The license has been issued to the entity allowing it to transition to a non-profit Foundation for the benefit of the wider community which is a one-way move"...

AM Best continues to hold a stable market segment outlook on the insurance markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Key factors supporting the outlook include potential premium growth following the rollout of mandatory health insurance in Oman and Bahrain, as well as short-term growth opportunities arising from the 2020 World Expo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, extensive reinsurance support, advances in risk management and improved regulatory sophistication across the region, are factored into the outlook.

• All time Group revenue record of US$14.1 billion
• Pre-tax income (PTI) grew to record US$390 million, up 11% year-on-year
• Net income up 11% year-on-year to US$258 million
• Strategic Intelligent Transformation growth areas delivering results - Software and services revenue* reached US$1 billion for the first time, growing 41% year-on-year and contributing 7% of Group revenue

Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (Pink Sheets: LNVGY) today announced Group revenue in the third quarter reached"...

LONDON: British entrepreneur Richard Branson heralded his first cruise ship Scarlet Lady on Friday as targeting a younger generation of holidaymakers with a range of attractions that he believes will outweigh any fears around coronavirus.
Despite the unfortunate timing, with passengers on one ship quarantined in Japan after hundreds caught the virus and another turned away by five countries over fears someone on board may be ill, Branson sees cruises as a growth area.

In"...