March 2023

On the eve of the first major U.N. water conference in over 45 years, 26% of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water and 46% lack basic sanitation. According to the UN World Water Development Report 2023, there is a huge…

There is still room for gold prices to rise and they could reach $2,600 an ounce in the near future. As a result of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and Credit Suisse's difficulties, investors have been turning to gold and Treasury…

On Saturday, 25th March, the Meydan Racecourse will host the 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup meeting, which brings together the world's best racehorses, jockeys, and trainers. With a total prize purse of US$30.5 million, including the…

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sidelined for eight months with a swollen left knee following surgery, retirement didn't enter his mind. It was certainly worrying for the Swedish soccer great. The AC Milan striker quickly focused on getting…

The South Korean government banned dozens of materials used by North Korea in satellite development from being exported via a third country. The move is meant to prevent the secretive nuclear-armed nation from circumventing Security Council…

MENA Newswire: Bank ABC, one of MENA’s leading international Banks, acted as the Sole Arranger, Structurer and Joint Lead Manager (JLM) & Bookrunner for a US$600 million 5-year Sukuk Issuance by Air Lease Corporation (ALC). This…

UBS (UBSG.S) is in discussions to acquire Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), with the boards of Switzerland's two biggest lenders meeting separately this weekend, the Financial Times reported. The Swiss National Bank and regulator FINMA are organizing…

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League has been launched by ASPIRE, the technology transition arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). This announcement supports ASPIRE's vision of building a world-class research and…

A lack of funds forced life-saving assistance for at least four million Afghans to be cut in March, according to the United Nations (UN) food agency. A World Food Programme (WFP) appeal has been made seeking urgent funding for its…

On Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude in New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region. According to the agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km. US Tsunami Warning System said some Kermadec…