On Cam: Hamas' Surprise Attacks On IDF In North Gaza, As Israel Focuses On South; Death Toll Rises
On Cam: Hamas' Surprise Attacks On IDF In North Gaza, As Israel Focuses On South; Death Toll RisesEven as the Israeli military announced fresh operations in southern parts of the Gaza Strip, Hamas claimed to have carried out attacks on IDF in the north. IDF said it raided "terrorist infrastructure" in Hamad locality of Khan Younis city. Meanwhile, Hamas said that its fighters had attacked IDF in Tel Al Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City. Watch the full video for more.INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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March 05, 2024 15:04 UTC
Armada and Edarat Group Announce Partnership to Bring Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence to Middle East and North Africa’s Industrial Sector
Under the terms of this partnership, Edarat Group will deploy Armada's modular data centers, known as "Galleons," across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and MENA region. Story continues"This partnership with Edarat Group marks a significant step in our commitment to enabling key industries to enhance their processing and decision-making capabilities on a truly global scale," said Armada Chief Technology Officer, Pradeep Nair. Armada and Edarat Group will continue to expand their unique offering to build on this partnership and deliver business value in the MENA region. About Edarat GroupEdarat Group, a publicly traded company on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Edarat) provides Data Center Engineering and Hybrid-Cloud Managed Services. EdaratCloud is the first CSP to provide end-to-end hybrid-cloud services including Sovereign Cloud, Public Cloud, Bare Metal, Edge AI, Data Center and Managed Services.
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March 05, 2024 14:48 UTC
Ukraine's grain exports flourish amidst expired Black Sea Initiative
"Despite the expiration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which once governed the region’s trade dynamics, Ukraine’s grain shipments have surged, contributing approximately 25 billion tonne miles monthly," says the latest update from Drewry. While these export figures are still beneath the levels seen before the conflict, they surpass the volumes recorded during the concluded Black Sea Grain Initiative." Post-Grain Initiative export routesIn response to the expiration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July 2023, Ukraine swiftly adapted by establishing alternative export routes, the update added. Asian customers for Ukraine's grain, including Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, face uncertainties. The establishment of alternative export routes and competitive pricing strategies demonstrate Ukraine's commitment to maintaining its position in the global grain market.
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March 05, 2024 14:12 UTC
Morocco: PLG takes another step into North Africa with HCS aquisition
With this alliance, PLG reinforces its ability to support client regulatory and compliance needs globally. Founded in 2016 in Casablanca, HCS, specializes in Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Industrialization consulting. These new regional capabilities will complement PLG’s end-to-end regulatory solutions designed to streamline compliance strategies across global markets. “PLG’s global presence and expertise, combined with HCS’s regional knowledge and capabilities, will enable us to deliver enhanced services and solutions to our clients,” said Xavier Duburcq, CEO of PLG. In June 2022, it acquired Pharma IT in Denmark and that deal followed quickly on from a transaction to acquire Quoretex.
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March 05, 2024 13:11 UTC
Moroccan Rabha El Haymar receives U.S. International Women of Courage Award – The North Africa Post
Moroccan Rabha El Haymar has been awarded US International Women of Courage Award 2024 for her successful efforts made to gain recognition of her traditional marriage to spare her daughter a life of marginalization and discrimination as an undocumented child. Ms. Rabha has navigated her country’s legal system thanks to a recourse provided by Morocco’s family code reform of 2004 initiated under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, for women’s empowerment and protection of their rights. These reforms have enabled women to fight all forms of discrimination, consolidate their autonomy and strengthen their participation in the political, economic, and social life of the country. Last September, King Mohammed VI launched the process of reforming the Family Code to keep pace with the changes taking place in the country and Moroccan society wherein tradition and modernity go hand in hand. The proposed amendments emerging from these broad participatory consultations will be submitted first to the King, Commander of the Faithful, before the government drafts the relevant bill and submits it to parliament for adoption.
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March 05, 2024 12:41 UTC
10 common birds that might soon become extinct
VultureAcross Africa and Eurasia, the vulture population is in fall. Only two out of the 16 species of 'old world' vultures remain off the endangered list, while eight are classified as critically endangered, three are endangered and the remaining three are near threatened.
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March 05, 2024 12:39 UTC
Daybreak: Middle East & Africa 03/05/2024
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March 05, 2024 11:44 UTC
NERSA Powers Up South Africa With 605MW Solar Capacity From 124 New Generation Facilities
In a recent announcement, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) declared the registration of 124 generation facilities during the third quarter (October to December) of the 2023/24 Financial Year. The breakdown of the registered facilities reveals a dominance of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, with 122 facilities harnessing this renewable energy source. Additionally, two facilities incorporate Solar PV with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), showcasing a growing interest in advanced energy storage solutions. Since the inception of the registration regime in 2018, NERSA has registered a total of 1087 generation facilities. Detailed information on the 124 new registered generation facilities is available on the NERSA website.
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March 05, 2024 11:10 UTC
Agricultural Trade between North Africa and the EU in Times of Crisis
Egypt and Tunisia demonstrate some of the broader challenges facing North Africa in its agricultural trading relationship with the EU. Forge a North African Trade Coalition (Main actors: North African diplomatic corps,EU trade officials):Strengthen the negotiating capacity of North African countries by forming a unified platform for agricultural trade negotiations with the European Union. Promote cooperation and coordination among North African countries to develop a common strategy for addressing agricultural trade challenges. Enhance collaboration between North African regional institutions and between North Africa and the EU through joint research programs, knowledge exchange, and technical assistance to address shared challenges and promote sustainable agricultural development. Expand Public Agricultural Extension Services (Main actors: Agricultural extension departments, rural development agencies):Agricultural extension services provide farmers with the training and resources needed for sustainable agricultural practices.
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March 05, 2024 10:11 UTC
Two Pakistani businesswomen recognised by Forbes
Shaista AsifKARACHI: Two Pakistani businesswomen have been recognised by Forbes in its ‘100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2024’ list. The two women on the list are former Unilever Pakistan CEO Shazia Syed and PureHealth co-founder Shaista Asif. Ms Syed, currently the general manager for Unilever’s operations in North Africa, Iraq, Levant, and Arabia, had previously been recognised as one of the top executives in the Middle East in 2023. Hailing from Abbottabad, Ms Syed began her professional journey with Unilever Pakistan as a management trainee in 1989 and worked her way up the corporate ladder. It is said to be among the largest integrated healthcare networks in the UAE, covering hospitals, clinics, diagnostics, insurance, pharmacies, health-tech, procurement and more.
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March 05, 2024 09:34 UTC
Aprojects sets up office in Istanbul
Umut Yüksel; Photo AprojectsAntwerp-based logistics service provider Aprojects has continued its expansion with the opening of its 17th branch office in Turkey. “The opening of our new office is another milestone for our company and at the same time a well-considered choice in our growth strategy,” said Yoeri Torfs, CEO of Aprojects. Umut Yüksel, who has already earned his stripes at DB Schenker and DSV, will take the business lead as Managing Director of Aprojects Turkey. “Our city has an extensive network of transport infrastructure. In addition to our seaport, both the airport and our road and rail network are ideal to provide even better support to Aprojects’ customers,” says Yüksel.
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March 05, 2024 09:00 UTC
North Korea threatens to take military moves in response to US-South Korean drills
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea called the ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills a plot to invade the country, as it threatened Tuesday to take unspecified “responsible” military steps in response. A ministry statement said South Korea will make an overwhelming response if North Korea launches direct provocations against it during the drills. North Korea views its rivals’ major military drills as invasion rehearsals, though South Korean and U.S. officials have repeatedly said they have no intentions of attacking the North. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also declared his country won’t seek reconciliation with South Korea and vowed to scrap the country’s long-running goal of peaceful unification with South Korea. Kim said North Korea would take a more aggressive military posture along the disputed sea boundary with South Korea.
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March 05, 2024 08:01 UTC
Middle East latest: Starbucks operator 'to cut 2,000 jobs' after boycotts; truce talks end as aid dropped on Gaza
Today's Gaza aid drop largest since war began, Jordan saysToday's joint operation between Egypt, France the US and Jordan to drop humanitarian aid into Gaza was the largest operation of its kind to date, according to a statement carried on the Jordanian state-run Petra news agency. Three Jordanian C-130s delivered the aid, along with three US planes, one from Egypt and another from France, the statement said. Relief supplies from the World Food Programme were among the deliveries. Jordan has conducted 28 airdrop missions and another 15 joint operations since Israel's war with Hamas began 7 October.
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March 05, 2024 06:40 UTC
Tenable to showcase its exposure management platform at LEAP 2024
Tenable, the Exposure Management company, recently announced its participation at LEAP 2024, Riyadh, from March 4th to 7th, 2024. Tenable’s exposure management solutions illuminate the attack paths and misconfigurations that exist before threat actors can exploit them. “Showcasing Tenable One at LEAP 2024 is a pivotal moment for Tenable”, said Maher Jadallah, Senior Director Middle East & North Africa, Tenable. During LEAP, in addition to its Tenable One Exposure Management platform, Tenable will be showcasing:Tenable Cloud Security — multi-cloud solution that simplifies cloud complexity and, through precise contextual analysis, enables teams to efficiently identify and address accurately prioritised security gaps. Tenable OT Security — an industrial security solution that identifies assets in the OT environment, communicates risk, prioritizes action and enables IT and OT security teams to work better together.
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March 05, 2024 06:14 UTC
Google Doodle celebrates Taos Amrouche’s 111th birthday
The artwork depicts Taos Amrouche surrounded by books and music (Google Doodle)Google Doodle is celebrating Taos Amrouche, a Kabyle-Algerian-French singer and author, who was among the first Algerian women to publish a novel. Born in 1913 in Tunis, Tunisia, after her parents moved there from Algeria, today would have been Amrouche’s 111th birthday. The author attended school in Tunis before moving to France in 1935 to attend university, Google Doodle said. Another Amrouche novel, Rue des tambourines (Street of the Tabors), is autobiographical and reflects her childhood, Google Doodle said. The stories and songs helped Amrouche document and preserve parts of her oral heritage, as well as connect with both her French and Kabyle identities, Google Doodle said.
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March 05, 2024 04:19 UTC