COMFORT ERO (excerpt)There is a grave risk that the war could spread beyond Gaza. Second, strikes by other Iranian-backed groups against US forces in Syria and Iraq could escalate into a war that again pits Iran and the US against each other. Again, neither side appears to want escalation, but significant casualties could change the equation and raise the risk of regional war. The most obvious way to reduce the likelihood of a wider war is to achieve de-escalation in Gaza. Leveling swaths of the Gaza Strip, killing thousands – or even tens of thousands – of innocent Palestinians, and risking regional war will not make Israel safer in the long run.

China Eastern Airlines will launch flights to Cairo from its Shanghai Pudong hub, marking its first foray into the North African market. The thrice-weekly flights – operated by Boeing 787-8s – mark the first time in 15 years that the airline has operated direct flights between the cities. The medium-haul unit of All Nippon Airways says its five-times weekly flights will commence on 22 February. Elsewhere, low-cost operator Thai AirAsia will begin thrice-weekly flights between Singapore and the southern Thai city of Hat Yai. Hat Yai is the third Thai city served by the airline from Singapore, after Bangkok and Phuket.

South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are doing the most to combat climate change in the Middle East and Africa, according to a new report that compares government and business sustainability policies, investment and actions. Download document: (https://apo-opa.co/49FTzKm)The Middle East and Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard (https://apo-opa.co/49Bcfeq), released Thursday, is ta detailed examination of country performance in environmental sustainability outcomes, government policies, and corporate practices in the two regions. When it comes to climate action, governments are outpacing the private sector in both the Middle East and Africa. 3 Middle East “Sustainability Leader” for Transport&Logistics by Forbes Middle East. Its findings amplify those in a World Economic Forum (WEF) report (https://apo-opa.co/3MKvh8d), issued in October, on decarbonization and energy transition in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Middle East and Africa Environmental Sustainability Scorecard, released Thursday, is a detailed examination of country performance in environmental sustainability outcomes, government policies, and corporate practices in the two regions. Ninety-seven percent of companies say their business has been affected by climate change, and 49% say climate change has caused "severe damage" or has a "significant and growing" impact on them. Ninety-seven percent of companies say their business has been affected by climate change, and 49% say climate change has caused "severe damage" or has a "significant and growing" impact on them. In general though, across both the Middle East and Africa , more companies are investing in greening their fleets compared to greener premises. 3 Middle East "Sustainability Leader" for Transport & Logistics by Forbes Middle East.

With the 8th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023 on the horizon we are excited to announce one of our sponsors, HEAPS an expert led AI-driven health tech platform that helps in optimising care management with the use of cutting-edge technology, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Fast Growing Care Management Solutions PlatformThe company specialising in providing effective care management systems to insurers, hospitals, corporates and patients was founded in 2020 by Dr. Suman Katragadda. Going Beyond Regular Health CoverageHEAPS enables corporations to provide better, faster and more comprehensive health care support to employees without an increase in the cost of care being provided. He is one of the founding members of the health care analytics practice at PwC, US that is consistenly ranked as No. He will be sharing his wealth of insight in healthcare innovation.

Candice Moodley, corporate services executive for EWSETA, spoke to ESI Africa at Enlit Africa about collaboration across education and energy systems in SA. The Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority believe collaboration is key to encourage skills development to grow South Africa’s energy sectors. Find out more about EWSETA.

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Egypt is one of the pioneers in the energy transition in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. Further, Egypt plans to grow its renewable energy share in power supply to 42% by 2035. This remarkable residential rooftop solar project will be a major step in Egypt’s residential energy transition sector and create an optimal model effect after completion. Egypt has huge potential to develop residential rooftop solar. Having accumulated 26 years of industry experience and continuously iterating technology innovations, Sungrow’s residential storage solutions are widely embraced around the world.

The Government of Budapest has reaffirmed its unwavering backing to the realistic autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty for a lasting and peaceful resolution of this regional dispute. The supportive stand was expressed by Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjártó at a press conference held in Rabat following his talks with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. Hungary defends the Moroccan autonomy plan in international fora, added Mr. Szijjártó, citing in this regard his country’s stand voiced during the Appeal to the EU Court of Justice on this issue. The Hungarian official also highlighted Morocco’s role as a responsible player and as a key partner of Hungary for peace and stability in the region and in Africa. Pointing out that stability and peace in Africa depend on peace and security in Europe, the Hungarian minister stressed the importance of Morocco as a key partner of the European Union in these areas.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune dismissed his prime minister on Saturday, replacing him with a seasoned diplomat, the presidency said. Tebboune named Nadir Larbaoui, currently serving as director of the presidential cabinet, to replace Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane. Before heading Tebboune’s cabinet, Larbaoui was a longstanding diplomat, having served as Algeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations and in multiple ambassador posts. Benabderrahmane served as prime minister since June 2021. But according to the Algerian news website Interlignes, “a change in the executive has been in the air for some time”.

Indians investing in Dubai real estateIndians have emerged as the largest investors in Dubai's real estate market. According to the Betterhomes Residential Market Report quoted by ET, Indians have surpassed other nationalities to claim the top spot in the second and third quarters of this year. Earlier in the year, British investors held the lead position. In the third quarter of 2023, Indian and British nationals remained the most prominent real estate buyers, while Russians slipped to the fifth position for the first time since the second quarter of 2022. Various estimates suggest that luxury home prices in Dubai have surged by almost 50% in the year to June.

“It is a costly phenomenon that wreaks havoc everywhere from Northern and Central Asia to sub-Saharan Africa.”“Sand and dust storms present a formidable challenge to achieving sustainable development. However, just as sand and dust storms are exacerbated by human activities, they can also be reduced through human actions.”Unpredictable and hazardous stormsThe experts point out that poor land and water management, coupled with droughts and climate change, have intensified sand and dust storms, making them unpredictable and hazardous. Feras Ziadat, technical officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and chair of the UN Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms, elaborated on the far-reaching effects of sand and dust storms. The accumulation of impacts from sand and dust storms can be significant,” said Ziadat. Major sourcesThe major global dust sources are found across North Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, Australia, South America, and Southern Africa.

Morocco’s largest mining company, Managem, categorically rejected allegations spread by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung regarding its Abou Azzer cobalt mine. The allegations were related to arsenic levels due to mine operations and labor standards. “No Arsenic-related occupational illnesses have been identified, nor any Arsenic-related illnesses in the Bou-Azzer mine region have been reported,” it said. Managem added that it applies the highest international environmental protection standards. Managem supplies cobalt to automotive manufacturers BMW and Renault amid a rising demand for an ore that is critical to EV batteries.

Saturday,18 November, could go some way in deciding the title with Qualifying getting underway at 15.40 MECCA and the Tissot Sprint Race scheduled for 20.00 MECCA. Bagnaia has started from pole position seven times this season, but while he has only converted the pole into a race win twice, Martin has secured pole in four of the past seven grands prix and finished on the podium in all but one. In-studio coverage in Arabic will run on beIN SPORTS 8 from 19.30 MECCA, until coverage switches to the track once more at 20.00 MECCA for the 11-lap Sprint Race.

Members of Parliament have urged government through the Ministry of Works and Transport to ensure that ongoing works to improve road infrastructure cover all areas of the country. Buhweju West County MP, Hon. “Districts that are in corners like Bujweju have virtually no road, be it a district or community road. Geofrey Mutiwa (NRM, Bunyole West County) called on Ministry of Works to repair the Tororo-Nagongera-Busolwe-Busaba road. Obua clarified saying that of the Shs1 billion appropriated to each district, city and municipality in Uganda for road maintenance, Shs500 million has already been disbursed.