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British Petroleum interested in resumption of investment in Algeria

February 16, 2020

Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said Wednesday in Algiers that the British Petroleum Company British Petroleum (BP) had expressed in an official letter to the Ministry of Energy “its interest in the resumption of the ‘investment in the hydrocarbons sector in Algeria’.

“A few days ago, BP informed the Ministry"...

German “Desertec” solar energy project to be revived

February 16, 2020

The Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, announced, on Thursday in Algiers, the signing, next April, of a memorandum of understanding between the national Sonelgaz Group and the Dii Desert Energy (“Desertec”) initiative.

Replying to a question from APS news Agency on cooperation with the “Desertec” initiative"...

Royal DSM, Generation Unlimited partnership targets one million young farmers in Africa

February 18, 2020

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living has partnered with Generation Unlimited and Sight & Life to provide opportunities for young entrepreneurs through the development of agri-food businesses, with the aim of reaching and improving the lives of an estimated one million young smallholder farmers in Africa.

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Japan donates 4,750 metric tons of rice to refugees in Uganda

February 18, 2020

Japan’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Kazuaki Kameda has handed over 4,758 metric tons of rice for distribution to refugees and socially vulnerable people including those in communities hosting refugees.

The donation is also topped up with the contribution of USD 640,000 in cash to meet associated costs like transportation, handling"...

National Geographic Photographer Tells AURAK About His Work

February 18, 2020

National Geographic contributor Kiliii Yuyan gave a presentation about his photography titled ‘True Grit in Photography (and Life)’ at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

The presentation was organized in conjunction with the US Consulate General in Dubai and the Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation.

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First of Its Kind Book on the Digital Transformation of the UAE Launched in Collaboration with Smart Dubai

February 17, 2020

Authors Dr. Saeed K. Al Dhaheri and Ranjit Rajan have collaborated with Smart Dubai to publish a book on the digital transformation of the UAE, aptly titled, Digital Nation: How the United Arab Emirates is building a future based on tech innovation. The 160-page book officially launched at the 39th GITEX Technology Week in October 2019, will take you on a journey through the UAE’s ongoing digital transformation, driven by harnessing disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. H.E. Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai Department said, “At Smart Dubai, one of our key priorities is establishing Dubai and the UAE as a global benchmark......