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OPEC Fund commits $2bn to boost Africa’s development

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VIENNA, December 25, 2025: The OPEC Fund for International Development announced a new co-financing commitment of up to US$2 billion with the African Development Fund (ADF) for the...
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UAE and Korea strengthen cooperation in energy and advanced industry

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SEOUL, December 19, 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technology...
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OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project

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The OPEC Fund has committed $30M to co-finance Africa’s largest onshore wind power project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, expected to power 1M homes and...
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India to fully power Andaman and Nicobar Islands with renewable energy

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India’s Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep islands will run entirely on renewable energy, as announced by Home Minister Amit Shah to promote sustainability and clean energy...
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Global population reaches 8.156 billion in 2024, reports show

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The global population has risen to 8.156 billion in 2024, an increase of 82 million over last year, with projections indicating further growth despite slower...
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OPEC Fund signs €50 million loan agreement with Montenegro

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OPEC Fund signs its first loan agreement with Montenegro, committing €50 million to bolster fiscal sustainability, climate action, and green projects, with support from the...
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Mukhtar Babayev emphasizes unity at COP29’s opening session in Baku

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COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev commits to advancing the UAE Consensus, emphasizing the need for equitable climate finance to aid vulnerable nations. The conference marks a...
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Azizi to invest AED1 billion in 12 new factories at KEZAD Al Ma’mourah

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Azizi Developments has signed a 50-year lease in KEZAD to build 12 factories worth AED1 billion, supporting modular construction and sustainable practices in the real...