Day: May 19, 2022

UN chief says renewable energy “lifeline” to ending climate change

United Nations, May 19 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy,…

Read More »

India retains top spot as fastest-growing major economy: UN report

United Nations, May 19 (IANS) With economic growth forecast at 6.4 per cent for this fiscal year, India will be the…

Read More »

India assures countries ‘most in need’; it will provide food aid despite export controls

United Nations, May 19 (IANS) India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan has given an assurance that despite restrictions…

Read More »

Unsettled river issues likely to be discussed in JCC in Delhi: Indian envoy to B’desh

Dhaka, May 19 (IANS) Vikram Doraiswami, the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, held a meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin…

Read More »

Saudi Arabia tells UN meeting on food security ‘global cooperation is vital’

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) A Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs official confirmed Wednesday that the Kingdom had taken crucial steps to enhance food…

Read More »

UAE pushes for more local startups as it strives to be home of unicorns: Minister

DUBAI (RAHNUMA) The UAE is supporting more Emiratis to become entrepreneurs as the Gulf nation plans to become home to unicorns —…

Read More »

Saudi, Algerian foreign ministers chair political consultation committee session

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Algerian counterpart chaired the third session of the Saudi-Algerian Political…

Read More »

Saudi foreign minister meets Algerian counterpart during official visit

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra on Wednesday evening, during…

Read More »

Saudi ministry creates ‘skill development’ strategy to enhance Saudization

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is focusing on a skills strategy to improve professional standards…

Read More »

Dubai announces plan to improve municipality and land department services, cut costs

(RAHNUMA) Dubai’s government has announced plans to improve services in the municipality and land departments by 20 percent, while reducing…

Read More »