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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)

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Islamic Development Bank Institute Fosters Islamic Finance Collaboration during 2024 Group Annual Meetings

Key areas for collaboration include promoting skills development, strengthening the legal and regulatory ecosystem, developing social safety nets, mainstreaming Islamic finance within the global financial architecture, and accelerating the achievement of SDGs

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) played an important role in supporting Islamic finance during the 2024 IsDB Group Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebration in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From April 27-30, IsDBI hosted 20 bilateral meetings with a diverse range of partners. This strong engagement underscores the…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)
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Canon Central & North Africa Announces New Leadership Appointments in its B2B And B2B Business Units

Effective 1 April 2024, Amine Djouahra has been appointed as B2B Business Unit Director, with Rashad Ghani stepping up into the role of B2C Business Unit Director

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (Canon-CNA.com), a global leader in imaging solutions, is pleased to announce two strategic leadership appointments in its Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) business units, respectively. Effective 1 April 2024, Amine Djouahra has been appointed as B2B Business Unit Director, with Rashad Ghani stepping up…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
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Collaboration between Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait in Areas of Mutual Interest

The strategic plan of the Capital Markets Authority includes the initiative to develop the Islamic capital market in Kuwait, which aligns with the IsDBI’s mandate

The Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait, represented by Prof. Ahmed Abdel Rahman Al Melhem, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and Executive Director, agreed with the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org), represented by Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General, to collaborate in areas of mutual interest particularly in the…

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC)

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Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) Agricultural Development Fund Collaborate to Strengthen Agricultural Sector

The MoU, in addition to strengthening the Fund’s employees’ understanding of ICIEC’s business model and services, will also facilitate its affiliations with relevant unions or professional associations

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and esteemed member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agricultural Development Fund (Saudi Arabia). The signing took place…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)

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Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem Highlights Islamic Development Bank's Pioneering Role in Islamic Finance

The Acting Director General listed many firsts by the IsDB, including pioneering Islamic financial transactions and instruments, as well as creating an ecosystem for Islamic finance to grow

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) played a pioneering role and made defining contributions to the growth and development of Islamic finance globally over the past 50 years, Acting Director General of IsDB Institute, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, has said. Dr. Al-Suwailem made these remarks while welcoming participants of a side event…

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

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    • 15th Islamic Summit: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Calls on Member States to Redouble Efforts to Stop Israel’s Genocide and War Crimes against the Palestinian People (1)
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15th Islamic Summit: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Calls on Member States to Redouble Efforts to Stop Israel’s Genocide and War Crimes against the Palestinian People

Urges More International Support for the Recognition of the State of Palestine and Assistance in Attaining Full Membership in the United Nations

The 15th Islamic Summit Conference of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (www.new.OIC-oci.org) commenced its deliberation in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, in the presence of their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, heads of states, and governments of the OIC member States, and high-level dignitaries from…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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Who Wins All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Hosting Rights?: African Union writes Nigeria, South Africa to Bid

The hosting rights of AFRIMA are usually bestowed on a country that shows capacity and commitment to meet up with the requirement and conditions

The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially invited the governments of Nigeria and South Africa to take advantage of the hosting rights benefits of the next 2 editions of the prestigious annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org). In a letter bearing reference number HHS/CUL/16/170.23 and signed by the AUC's…

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH)

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Africa’s Business Heroes Takes 40 Entrepreneurs to China and Extends 2024 Application Deadline

US$1.5 million in grant funding will be distributed among the top 10 finalists; the first prize winner will receive an award of US$300,000

Between April 20-27, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, hosted 40 participants—consisting of top 10 Heroes, other finalists and partners from across Africa—in Hangzhou, China. Participants engaged in an immersive experience at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou…

African Energy Chamber

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Azule Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 Amid Bold Upstream Plans

Angola’s largest independent equity oil and gas producer is optimizing and digitizing its upstream operations, securing a broad vision for the future of Angolan energy production

Aiming to increase production above 1.1 million barrels of oil per day (bopd) – while diversifying into gas monetization and value-added activities – Angola is spearheading the revitalization of its upstream landscape as a mature petroleum producer. International energy company Azule Energy has signed onto African Energy Week: Invest in…

Energy Capital & Power
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Africa50 Group to Discuss Lucrative Energy Investment Opportunities at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

Invest in African Energy 2024 will host Africa50 Group to discuss energy investment opportunities within the African market

Strategy Director for Africa50 Infrastructure Investment (Africa50 Group) Molly Omolara Gbodimowo will discuss lucrative investment opportunities within Africa’s energy value chain at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris in May. Dedicated to fostering Africa’s development by spearheading bankable projects and collaborating with public and private sector investors,…