One of the Middle East’s largest carriers, Qatar Airways, carried 18.5 million passengers from 2021-to 22, a more than 200 percent jump from the previous fiscal year.
Read more: Qatar Airways Posts Record $1.5bn Profits Before World Cup
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has lauded some member countries on pledges and national aspirations toward a net-zero emissions target.
Read more: OPEC lauds member states aspirations toward net zero emission targets
Iran on Friday vowed never to back down from its positions despite an `anti-Iran’ resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Read more: Iran vows never to back down despite IAEA resolution
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has solicited the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its bid to host the EXPO 2030.
Read more: Saudi seeks ECOWAS support to win World EXPO 2030 bid
Mr. Li Xuda, the Director, China Cultural Centre, Abuja, has pledged China’s willingness to support Nigeria to promote and develop its museums and monuments.
Read more: China pledges to support Nigeria in preserving, developing museums
A German virologist fears that public viewing events of World Cup games in November and December could be coronavirus “super-spreaders”.
Read more: World Cup public viewing can spread COVID-19 faster, virologist warns
Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that while the number of deaths from terrorism has declined, the overall threat is far from over particularly in Africa as they exploit power vacuums.
Read more: Terrorist groups ‘exploiting power vacuums’, UN chief warns
Google on Wednesday announced new initiatives to support small retail businesses and offered 1,000 scholarships to business owners in Africa.
Read more: Google announces new initiatives to support African SMEs
The British Home Office has been accused of attempting to deport unaccompanied minors to Rwanda.
Read more: British govt accused of trying to deport minors to Rwanda
