The partnership for this meeting was established between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Etihad Rail. The objective was to foster long-term strategic relationships in transport, infrastructure, logistics, and railways. Discussions focused on sharing experiences from the UAE’s integrated railway system, which has been operational for over two years,...
Africa and the Middle East are projected to install a total of 2.9 gigawatts (GW) of new onshore wind capacity in 2025, as reported by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The council’s annual ‘Global Wind Report 2025’ indicates that Africa is expected to contribute 1.6 GW to this total, while the Middle East aims...
Etihad Airways has announced an exciting expansion of its flight services to Nairobi, Kenya. Starting December 15, 2025, the airline will double its service to 14 weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Nairobi. This move comes less than a year after the airline resumed flights to the Kenyan capital. The increase in flights highlights the...
AIM Congress 2025 hosted the “Japan Talks: Innovations Shaping the World” session, where Japanese leaders presented advancements in next-generation technology and industrial innovation that have the potential to enhance investment cooperation between the UAE and Japan, as well as across Africa. According to Zawya, Miho Sato, the Deputy Manager of Yokosuka Research Park (YRP), highlighted...
Dubai International Chamber has successfully facilitated the expansion of TouchForce IT Solutions, a Dubai-based provider of consulting, integration solutions, and IT outsourcing services, into the Nigerian market. This move marks a significant step for TouchForce as it aims to tap into new business opportunities in Africa. The chamber’s representative office in Lagos played a crucial...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has finalized a strategic partnership agreement worth USD $6 million with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation. This collaboration aims to provide business training, mentorship, and access to networks, as well as non-refundable seed capital of $5,000 to an additional 1,000 young...
Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering young people across Africa by establishing a network of ‘Skills Academies.’ This initiative is designed to benefit five million individuals through eight specialized academies that will provide accredited training programs tailored to the current labor market demands. Waleed Al Ali, Secretary General of The Digital School,...