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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs US$47.6 Million Financing Agreement with the Republic of Türkiye to Strengthen Health Services and Mitigate the Effects of Earthquakes

The financing will support the procurement of essential medicines and medical devices for distribution across 12 to 53 provinces, with a particular focus on areas most affected by the disaster

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$47.6 Million Murabaha Financing Agreement with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance (MoTF) of the Republic of Türkiye.  The signing ceremony took place in Istanbul on the sidelines of the COMCEC…

Equality Now

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Hurra Coalition calls for reform of family law in the Middle East and North Africa

Hurra Coalition members highlighted child marriage as one of the most harmful manifestations of gender discrimination, depriving girls of education, safety, and dignity

Across the Middle East and North Africa, discriminatory family laws deny women and girls equal rights in marriage, divorce, inheritance, and guardianship. Members of the Hurra Coalition (http://Hurra-Coalition.net), comprising 13 feminist and human rights organisations from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), convened their annual meeting in Istanbul…

Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards

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Call for Entries Issued for the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

Seventh Annual Program to Recognize Innovation in the Workplace in 18 MENA Nations

The Stevie® Awards (https://www.StevieAwards.com), organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, has issued a call for entries for the 2026 (seventh annual) Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry (http://www.RAKChamber.ae/). Entry kits and complete details on the competition are available at…

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)
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The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) successfully closed the first ever Shariah-compliant medium-term syndicated financing facility for AKLease to boost leasing to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and private sector growth in Türkiye

The 3-year Commodity Murabaha facility was arranged by ICD as the Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Investment Agent, with Al Salam Bank B.S.C. joining as a Joint Lead Arranger

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (“ICD”) (https://ICD-PS.org), the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank (“IsDB”) Group, is pleased to announce the successful closure of a EUR 20 million Shariah-compliant medium-term syndicated financing facility for Ak Finansal Kiralama A.Ş. (“AKLease”), a leading leasing company…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
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Physiotherapy Classroom for Visually Impaired Students Equipped in Tunisia

The project promotes equal opportunities for disadvantaged groups and supports the social and economic inclusion of visually impaired youth

The classroom of the Physiotherapy Department for Visually Impaired Students at the Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Tunis (École Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé de Tunis – ESSTST), affiliated with the University of El Manar in the capital city of Tunisia, has been renovated…

Energy Capital & Power
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The Gambia’s Petroleum and Energy Minister to Headline MSGBC 2025 Discussions

Minister Nani Juwara is expected to highlight new hydrocarbon and renewable developments at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025

Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of The Gambia, will speak at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition, taking place on December 8-10 in Dakar, Senegal. The annual conference and exhibition gathers government leaders, national oil companies and private investors from across Mauritania, Senegal, The…

TRT

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TRT World Forum Shaped the Global Agenda

Policymakers, journalists, academics, leading experts, and representatives from the public and private sectors from around the world came together at the international platform of TRT World Forum

The TRT World Forum 2025 (https://TRTWorldForum.com/), the 9th edition of which has been held this year from October 31 to November 1 with the theme “The Global Reset: From the Old Order to New Realities,” has concluded. Over the course of two days, the forum addressed global issues, featuring nearly…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Türk Eximbank Sign US$ 200 Million Financing Facility

This signing marks another significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between ITFC and Türk Eximbank, which began in 2009

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$ 200 million Syndicated Murabaha Financing with Türk Eximbank to support the trade financing needs of the private sector, further strengthening SMEs export competitiveness and contributing to the Country’s sustainable…

Kaspersky

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Shadow Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs Managed AI: Kaspersky reviews the use of neural networks for work in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region

While AI tools, which help automate everyday tasks, are becoming ubiquitous in many organisations, they often remain part of ‘shadow IT’, when employees use them without corporate guidance

Recent Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) research entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour” has found that 81,7% of professionals surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region say that they utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks. However, only 38% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)

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Computer-Aided Textile Design Laboratory Established in Tunisia

Through this facility, students will gain the ability to design garments digitally, test prototypes in virtual environments, and reduce production errors before manufacturing

A “Computer-Aided Textile Design (CAD) Laboratory Establishment Project” has been implemented by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in Kelibia, Nabeul Governorate, to enhance vocational training capacities and support the development of a skilled workforce for Tunisia’s textile and garment industry. Within the scope of the project, a modern…