OPEC Fund commits $2bn to boost Africa’s development
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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Russia’s grain exports hit record 72 million tonnes in 2024
Russia’s grain exports reached a record 72 million tonnes in 2024, driven by strategic growth in agricultural output and trade, cementing its global leadership....
UN Chief calls for safeguards amid US foreign assistance freeze
UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide....
FAO urges investment in reducing food waste to meet climate goals
Halving food loss and waste could reduce global agricultural greenhouse emissions by 4% and decrease the number of undernourished people by 153 million, FAO says....
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieves poultry production milestone in 2024
Saudi Arabia has achieved a milestone with 558 million kg of poultry production in H1 2024, a 9% increase from 2023. The growth is attributed...
UAE and Serbia presidents foster bilateral ties and discuss global issues
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a productive diplomatic visit to Serbia on June 15, 2023....
WHO report urges governments: prioritize food security over tobacco industry
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on countries to halt the cultivation of tobacco and instead support farmers in growing food, citing the global...
IsDB board approves $403 million projects to promote sustainability and socio-economic growth
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors has approved three sustainable development projects worth approximately US$ 403 million. These projects will support socio-economic...