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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Empress Shôken Fund announces 103rd funding distribution to support projects in 17 countries

The projects to be supported cover a variety of topics, including youth, first aid and rescue, disaster preparedness, dissemination of humanitarian ideals, blood transfusion services and National Society development

The Joint Commission of the Empress Shôken Fund (ESF) has announced a new funding distribution that totals CHF 485,597 and supports projects administered by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in 17 countries. The commission is administered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan-Lebanon, Japan-Egypt and Japan-Jordan Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talks

These telephones talks come in the context of the announcement by the Government of Japan on its decision to lift the suspension of financial contributions to UNRWA

On April 4th, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held telephone talks respectively with H.E. Mr. Abdallah BOUHABIB, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Lebanese Republic, H. E. Mr. Sameh SHOUKRY, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt and H. E. Mr.…

Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards

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Winners in the 2024 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards Announced

Fifth Annual Awards Sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry Recognize Innovation in 18 MENA Nations

Winners in the fifth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards (https://StevieAwards.com/MENA), the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have been announced. The awards are sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce & Industry (https://www.RAKChamber.ae). The list of…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates President of Lebanese Council of Ministers on National Day

The Sovereign expressed His sincere congratulations to Mikati and His best wishes for further progress and prosperity for the brotherly Lebanese people in security and stability

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to president of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expressed His sincere congratulations to Mikati and His best wishes for further progress and…

AstraZeneca
Source: AstraZeneca |

Breathing hope: Tackling lung cancer in Africa and the Middle East (By Esra Erkomay)

World Lung Cancer Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness and collectively push for transformative action

By Esra Erkomay – Oncology Lead, Middle East and Africa, AstraZeneca (https://www.AstraZeneca.com) Lung cancer, once rare, is now the highest cause of mortality of cancer worldwide. Responsible for more fatalities than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. [1]  It claims a life every 18 seconds. In recent years, wealthier countries…

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates President receives phone calls offering condolences on passing of Saeed bin Zayed

Among those conveying their sympathies were King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan; Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt; Kais Saied, President of Tunisia; Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, President of Somalia

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received phone calls from a number of heads of state offering condolences on the passing of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Among those conveying their sympathies were King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan; Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President…

Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon |

The European Union rewards journalists from Egypt, Lebanon and Syria during the 2023 edition of the Samir Kassir Award

This year, 242 journalists participated in the competition from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen

On 5 June 2023, the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon and the Samir Kassir Foundation, announced the results of the 18th edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, in a ceremony held at the Sursock Palace Gardens, in Beirut. This Award, established and funded by…

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |

Humanitarian assistance to Middle East and Africa

Australia will contribute $29 million from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund to partners in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East

Joint media release with: The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific; The Hon Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Australian Government will provide an additional $29 million to humanitarian partners to respond to the growing food security crisis and to assist vulnerable…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister of Lebanon in Jeddah

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi valued the special characteristics of relations between Egypt and Lebanon, at both the official and popular levels

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister of Lebanon, Mr. Najib Mikati, on the sidelines of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi valued the special characteristics of relations between Egypt and Lebanon,…

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
Source: United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) |

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Continues Cholera Education Classes

Students and teachers at both schools were educated on how cholera is passed from one person to another, symptoms, ways to prevent it, as well as steps to be taken

UNIFIL’s Ghanaian peacekeepers recently initiated cholera education classes in schools within their area of responsibility in south Lebanon. Their Civil-Military Co-operation (CIMIC) team met with students and teachers at Yarin Public Elementary School and Our Lady of Lebanon School in Rumaysh. Students and teachers at both schools were educated on…