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Arab-Islamic Summit demands end to Israeli aggression on Gaza & lift of the blockade; rejects forced displacement of Palestinian People

The Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held Saturday in Riyadh has adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli aggression on Gaza, categorically rejecting forced displacement of Palestinian People, demanding the immediate lift of the blockade and the letting of humanitarian aid convoys into Gaza. The leaders of the Arab and Islamic countries participating in the Summit […]

Morocco’s experience in integrating fiscal, monetary policies to strengthen resilience highlighted in Cairo

Morocco’s experience in integrating fiscal and monetary policies to manage shocks and build resilience was highlighted during the joint annual meetings of Arab financial institutions, held in Cairo on Thursday, Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, who was speaking at a panel on “Financial sector policies for managing shocks and building resilience under uncertainty” […]

Nigeria approves $1bn Chinese loan for Hydropower project

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1 billion Chinese loan from Chinese EXIM Bank for the development of the Gurara II hydroelectric project in Kaduna State in the north of the country. The Gurara II hydroelectric dam will produce 360 MW. The Gurara River is already serving to generate 30 MW of electricity and […]