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Dr.Arif is Editor of NSN.Asia. He is also a professor of Journalism. His journalistic writings and news stories focus on Silk Road Spirit of cooperation. His reports and analysis highlights the connectivity and exchanges in Eurasia, and geo-economic affairs of emerging Asia, Global South. See the details https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarifmedia/
Egypt, EU Sign €292M Cooperation Deals for Development of Sustainable Tourism, Green Energy, Youth Empowerment, Agriculture, Health Technologies Egyptian, European companies signed multi-billion-euro deals for green energy production during the Egypt-EU Investment Conference in Cairo EU and Egypt signed bilateral agreements to : boost regional coop to foster sustainable deve. €263m support employment & skills for youth €25m support resilience of future generations €8m enhance capacities & access to medicines,vaccines & tech. €3m By; Muhammad Arif Cairo: Egypt, EU have signed €292M partnership deals during the on-going Egypt-EU Investment Conference in Cairo to expand multilateral cooperation for the development of…
Islamabad, Dushanbe connectivity by Somon Air, Tajikistan’s national airline sets a new milestone towards strengthening linkages between Pakistan and central Asia. Somon Air of Tajikistan paves way for development of Air Silk Road between Tajikistan and Pakistan Islamabad: Islamabad, Dushanbe connectivity by Somon Air, Tajikistan’s national airline sets a new milestone towards strengthening cultural and trade linkages between Pakistan and central Asia. By: Muhammad Arif On June 27, Tajikistan’s Somon Air started its flight operations in Pakistan as its first flight SMR 129 carrying fourteen passengers landed at New Islamabad International Airport from its capital city Dushanbe. To mark this…
Malaysia Launches ASEAN Express, International Freight Train, Connecting Economic Hubs of Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and China. Officials say Asian Express freight service to transport approximately 20,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers annually from the China-ASEAN market. ASEAN Express service would not only be boosting regional logistics and rail connectivity but also open up new markets and provide more cost savings to local businesses and people. By: Muhammad Arif PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Transport Ministry has launched the ASEAN Express, an international freight train, connecting key economic hubs of Malaysia to Thailand, Laos and China. While inaugurating the ASEAN Express, Transport…
UN Secretary General António Guterres is embarking on a tour of Central Asia on June 29, Azernews reports. His itinerary includes visits to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. During his trip, Guterres will engage in meetings with each country’s leaders and other high-ranking state officials. Additionally, he will explore climate change-related projects and connect with local communities and youth activists in Kazakhstan. Notably, the Secretary General will also participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Astana on July 4. The tour is scheduled to conclude on July 7. Source: https://www.azernews.az/region/227992.html
Morocco, Turkey Sign Cooperation Deals in Renewable Energies, Green Energy, Clean Technologies Cooperation agreements will expand the horizon of common development between Morocco and Turkey By: Muhammad ArifRabat: Morocco and Turkey, on Thursday, have signed two cooperation agreements in the fields of energy, geosciences and mining, a milestone deal aimed to expand the horizon of common development between Morocco and Turkey. The Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources signed the agreements in the presence of Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, and Turkish Minister of…
Saudi Arabia Prepares to Host Esports World Cup from July 4, 2024, in Riyadh City Some 2,500 players are expected to compete for a $60 million prize pool To promote esports in Kingdom, two venture capital funds with a combined value of $120 million have been established Saudi Arabia has launched e-visas for Esports World Cup attendees By: Muhammad Arif Riyadh: The Kingdom prepares to host Esports World Cup that will start from July 4 to Aug. 25, at Riyadh Boulevard City of Saudi Arabia, offering 90-day e-visas to Esports World Cup ticket holders for the participants of competition that…
Egyptian-European Investment Conference to commence in Cairo on Saturday, June 29 Business event aims to explore investments between Egypt and the EU in vital fields towards the development and sustainability of the Egyptian economy Egyptian President, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be attending the Egyptian-European Investment Conference Cairo: The Egyptian-European Investment Conference, a business summit catering to European leaders and investors will commence on Saturday, June 29, at Al Manara International Conference Centre. The Egyptian President, cabinet members and Cairo business leaders, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with government officials and investors…
Talk Talk Korea Contest 2024 Opens with theme “Experience the Essence of Korea Talk Talk Korea Contest invites global creators who can win an all-expenses-paid nine-day trip to Korea Seoul: The Ministry of Culture of South Korean is launching its 11th annual Talk Talk Korea contest, inviting creators worldwide to share their unique vision of Korean culture. Talk Talk Korea contest will be running from June 28 to Aug. 31 and it offers prizes ranging from cutting-edge tech gadgets to an immersive Korean adventure. Under the theme “Experience the essence of Korea,” participants can showcase their creativity across five categories:…
On June 25, a memorandum of understanding was signed in Tashkent between Sanoat Energetika Guruhi, Gallaaral Management and the leading Slovak industrial group AZC Orbis Invest, Azernews reports. According to the information, the agreement provides for the establishment of a plant for the production of railway freight cars in the Gallaaral special industrial zone in the Jizzakh region. Saneg CEO Tulkin Yusupov noted that the freight car manufacturing plant will significantly improve the logistics infrastructure and increase the efficiency of transport operations. It is reported that the new production will include a full line for the production of various types…
China is developing an alternative solution to resolve the Taiwan issue and achieve reunification of the country using the Kinmen Islands in the Taiwan Strait. The Global Times newspaper writes about this with reference to the opinion of experts, Azernews reports. “Experts said on Wednesday that the mainland coast Guard has adopted a new model of law enforcement, expanding the scope of its application, which made it possible to switch to “all-weather provision,” the newspaper reports, commenting on the regular patrolling of waters in the Kinmen area by ships of the coast guard of Fujian Province. “Some experts have stated…
