Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) |

Innovative Projects Win 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics

The prizes will be presented at the IsDB Group Annual Meetings, scheduled for 19-22 May 2025, in Algiers, Algeria

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the winners of the 2025 IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics, honoring two pioneering projects for their creative and impactful contributions to economic development inspired by the principles of Islamic economics. Medikids secured first place for its innovative waqf initiative, addressing waqf…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Select Committee on Mineral Resources Meets with Indonesian Parliament

South Africa and Indonesia have significant and diverse mineral resources, including gold, diamonds, platinum, coal, and rare earth minerals

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources hosted a delegation from the Indonesian Parliament to discuss, among other things, cooperation on mining and mineral resources. Committee chairperson Mr Mpho Modise warmly welcomed the delegation. He expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian representatives for visiting South Africa and…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives President of the Republic of Indonesia

The two leaders will discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders will discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations. President El-Sisi and the Indonesian president will also review regional developments and means to restore stability in the Middle East.

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

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to organize OIC Business Intelligence Centre (OBIC) Capacity Building Program on Business Intelligence and Information Sharing in Jakarta

The event will focus on OBIC’s vision and the importance of information sharing for trade and investment

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.ISDB.org), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is proud to announce the organization of its upcoming event the Capacity-Building Programme for Users of the OIC Business Intelligence Centre (OBIC), scheduled during…

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VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities, including South Africa

Travellers applying through this platform can now skip the immigration queue at all international airports and seaports including Bali and Jakarta

Dedicated website https://IndonesiaVoA.VFSeVisa.id/ to complete the Indonesia e-VoA application Simple to use end-to-end online platform accessible from desktop and mobile Significant reduction in wait times at immigration upon arrival in Indonesia VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com), the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has launched its…

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan |

Meeting of Indonesian Ambassador with Iranian Ambassador in Port Sudan

The meeting was intended to strengthen good relations and networking with Foreign Representatives and diplomatic circles based in Port Sudan, as well as to exchange views on the current situation and security of Sudan

Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan Sunarko on Wednesday (11/27) visited and met with Iranian Ambassador to Sudan H.E. Hassan Shah Hosseini, at the Iranian Embassy in Port Sudan, Sudan. The meeting was intended to strengthen good relations and networking with Foreign Representatives and diplomatic circles based in Port Sudan, as well…

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VFS Global appointed to offer new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival service to South Africans, 96 other nationalities

The e-VoA can be easily obtained by visiting VFS Global website, submitting all the required documents, and paying the necessary fees online prior to travel

New Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service to commence in the first half of December 2024. Group booking facility to be available for the benefit of travel trade and conventions. Indonesia has set an ambitious target of welcoming 14 million visitors in 2024 and achieved 9.92 million arrivals from…

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Pertamina Delegation Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Connecting Indonesian Companies to African Projects

Indonesia’s national oil company has been rapidly expanding its presence in Africa

Indonesia’s national oil company (NOC) Pertamina will lead a delegation to the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference, taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town. Led by Wisnu Medan Santoso, Senior Vice President: Business Development at Pertamina, the delegation will explore new opportunities in African oil and…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Hon. Okello Addresses 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum 2024 in Bali

The pane discussion session was themed "Outlook from the Region Update and Prospect for Cooperation

Minister of State for International Cooperation Hon. Henry Oryem Okello represented HE the President at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) II in Nusa Dua, Badung, Bali from 1-3 September 2024. In his statement delivered on behalf of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni, as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Hon. Okello…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful visit to Indonesia

During the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF), Deputy Minister Botes presented South Africa’s intervention at the Joint Leaders Session

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his successful visit to Bali, Indonesia, where he participated in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF-MSP) and the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) from 1-3 September 2024. The two events were convened under the theme, Bandung Spirit for…