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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold.  Camps run by the group in Sokoto state, which lies on Nigeria's border with Niger, were hit, the US military said, adding that an "initial assessment" suggested "multiple" fatalities. US President Donald Trump said the Christmas Day strikes were "powerful and deadly" and labelled the group "terrorist scum", saying it had been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar told the BBC it was a "joint operation" and had "nothing to do with a particular religion". Tuggar said the strikes had been planned "for quite some time" and had used int...
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Zelensky hails ‘new ideas’ on peace after talks with US envoys
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Zelensky hails ‘new ideas’ on peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a positive assessment of a conversation he had with US envoys on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky said Thursday's call with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which lasted nearly an hour, had yielded "new ideas in terms of formats, meetings, and... timing on how to bring a real peace closer". He added later that he would hold another meeting with President Donald Trump "in the near future". Earlier this week Zelensky gave details of an updated 20-point peace plan, agreed by US and Ukrainian envoys in Florida.  The Kremlin said it was analysing proposals brought back from the US by a Russian envoy. Trump and his envoys have been holding talks with both Ukraine and Russia in an effort to reach a deal to end ...
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Nigeria–U.S. Security Cooperation Yields Precision Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets
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Nigeria–U.S. Security Cooperation Yields Precision Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that ongoing security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with international partners, including the United States, has resulted in precision airstrikes against terrorist targets in the country’s North West. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerian authorities reaffirmed their commitment to structured bilateral and multilateral partnerships aimed at addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. The cooperation, the ministry said, includes intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and other forms of support conducted in line with international law, mutual respect for sovereignty, and shared security objectives. The ministry emphasized that all counter-terrorism operations are gu...
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Comera Financial Holdings, Part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures Announce Strategic Collaboration to Explore Innovation in SME and beyond
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Comera Financial Holdings, Part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures Announce Strategic Collaboration to Explore Innovation in SME and beyond

Collaboration aims to co-create data-driven financial solutions, expand access to SME financing, and accelerate corporate innovation across the UAE’s evolving economic landscape. Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures, signed an MoU announcing a strategic collaboration to jointly explore new opportunities designed to strengthen the SME segment. The initiative reflects a shared vision to advance technology-driven financial solutions that align with the UAE’s economic priorities and support sustainable development across key sectors. Through this collaboration, Comera Financial Holdings and SCV have outlined several areas where their combined expertise can create significant value for businesses. A major focus will be&n...
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SpeakUp Reaches the Final Episode of TheFinal Pitch Dubai on OSN as the Only Startup to Sign an Investment Agreement Live on Air
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SpeakUp Reaches the Final Episode of TheFinal Pitch Dubai on OSN as the Only Startup to Sign an Investment Agreement Live on Air

SpeakUp, the AI-powered matching app launched in April 2025 in Dubai, delivered one of the defining moments of the season on OSN’s The Final Pitch Dubai, the regional adaptation of Shark Tank. In the final episode aired on 15th December, SpeakUp became the only startup of the season to receive a direct investment offer when an investor–judge presented the founders with a SAFE agreement live on air. After the founders left the stage, multiple judges remarked that SpeakUp had the potential to become a unicorn - citing its scalability, adoption rate, and the size of the market it is positioned to transform. SpeakUp addresses one of the most persistent operational gaps in the event and media industries: the absence of a single platform where&n...
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Modon Holding forms joint venture with Related Companies and Panepinto Properties to deliver Harborside 4, a luxury residential tower along the waterfront in the heart of downtown Jersey City
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Modon Holding forms joint venture with Related Companies and Panepinto Properties to deliver Harborside 4, a luxury residential tower along the waterfront in the heart of downtown Jersey City

• Modon acquires a majority equity stake in Harborside 4, a prime 54-story developmentscheme in downtown Jersey City which will deliver 800 luxury rental apartments and condos in Q12029 • Joint venture with Related and Panepinto supports Modon’s ongoing strategy to diversify its global portfolio through high quality investments and strong international partnerships Modon Holding PSC (“Modon”) today announced a new joint venture to deliver Harborside 4, a 54-story residential tower on one of the last prime waterfront sites in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. Modon will hold a majority equity stake alongside leading US developer Rel...
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AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase”
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AtkinsRéalis and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals convene “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase”

AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, convened the “Powering the Future: Oman Electricity Innovation Showcase” on December 10th, 2025. This joint initiative brought together senior leaders from government, utilities, regulators, and industry to explore how Oman can meet surging AI economic development led electricity demand through a balanced mix of nuclear, renewables, AI-ready grids, and storage, aligning with the nation’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. “A secure and sustainable power system is central to our industrial strategy and economic ambitions, which includes recently announced initiatives like the Oman Digital Tria...
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Applications now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
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Applications now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), announced the opening of applications for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, offering USD 1 million in prizes. The award seeks to inspire innovative, clean energy–powered solutions for water production, distribution, storage, desalination and purification, supporting global sustainability efforts. “Since its establishment, Suqia UAE, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has provided clean water to nearly 15 million people in 37 countries worldwide through sustainable development and humanitarian projects. ...
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Informa Markets signs MoU with Egypt’s Unified Procurement Authority (UPA) and Global Conference Management (GCM) to support the continued growth of Africa Health ExCon
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Informa Markets signs MoU with Egypt’s Unified Procurement Authority (UPA) and Global Conference Management (GCM) to support the continued growth of Africa Health ExCon

Informa Markets, a global exhibitions leader and organiser of the World Health Expo, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Egypt’s Unified Procurement Authority (UPA) and Global Conference Management (GCM) to accelerate the growth of Africa Health ExCon - one of the continent’s most influential healthcare exhibition and conferences. Through this strategic partnership, Informa Markets will play a pivotal role in the global expansion of Africa Health ExCon, which has been held annually in Egypt since 2022. Peter Hall, President for Middle East, India, Türkiye & Africa at Informa Markets, said:“This partnership reflects the core mission of Informa Markets – to build bridges and strengthen collaboration in the healthcare industry.Working with UPA and GCM to co-organise Africa...
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Winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water Announced
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Winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water Announced

The city of Jeddah today witnessed a landmark global event with the announcement of the winners of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water in its third edition, marking the conclusion of a highly competitive showcase that drew the attention of the international water community. The winners were revealed during the opening ceremony held as part of the fourth edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS2025). During the ceremony, the names of 14 winners were announced. Their pioneering solutions succeeded in meeting the rigorous criteria set by the international jury panel. With total prizes amounting to 10 million dollars across all stages, the award recognizes exceptional efforts in transforming research ideas into practical, real-world water technologies. ...
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