Leaders
Fadi Ghandour : The Visionary Behind Wamda

Fadi Ghandour, a visionary entrepreneur from Amman, Jordan, has made a lasting mark on the world of logistics and technology in the Middle East.
The Green Girl hurdling barriers in the race for sustainability

Many observers see that out of the many challenges facing modern Africa, two in particular stand out. The first of these is the continent’s massive untapped renewable energy resources. The African Development Bank estimates that there is an annual potential of 350 GW in hydroelectric power, 110 GW from wind, 15 GW from geothermal and...
Sheikha Al-Mayassa grows Qatar’s place on the artistic stage

Sister of the Emir of Qatar, this princess is one of the most influential female art patrons in the world. Responsible for the emirate’s museums and art galleries, she wants to make Doha one of the great world capitals for art and culture.
Winners of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge

The YouthADAPT competition has announced the 2022 winners list.
Politics
Germany looks to Africa as energy crisis looms in Europe

Europe is looking to leave Russian gas behind for good and Germany is already looking at alternatives in Africa.
UNDP’s innovative small-scale solar funding competition closes for applicants

As part of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Climate Aggregation Platform is running a competition for off-grid solar financing in Africa.
Realizing the digital potential of Africa requires a regional data governance framework

There is an urgent need for a data governance framework that is supported by institutions which can support development offering huge possibilities for the African continent.
A circular approach to the economy promises huge gains for Africa

With a circular economy, Africa could surpass the developed world in sustainability
Business
Nollywood : the Nigeria’s burgeoning film industry

Nollywood, Nigeria's second-largest film industry, has risen from modest beginnings, revolutionizing storytelling and challenging societal norms, making a significant impact on the global film landscape.
Agricultural data is becoming big business in Africa

Africa can often be a continent of major contradictions, but perhaps especially when it comes to agriculture. The African Development Bank (ADB) released a recent report which stated that the continent contained an astounding 65% of the world’s uncultivated but arable land. Many areas also have an abundance of fresh water. The soil is extremely...
MENA Seeing Rise In Startups By 24% in 2022

The MENA region, especially dominated by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt is gaining popularity and interest across the globe with startups raising nearly $4 billion in 2022.
Astral Aviation expands towards Abu Dhabi

Astral Aviation has just signed a code-share agreement with fellow Kenyan cargo operator, Kenya Airways Cargo. It has also just signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Etihad Cargo, and looks set to take advantage of the closer ties being sought by the two countries.