EBRD’s €152 Million Boost for Turkish Cities
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing €152 million in orer to help Turkey in improving their cities.
Istanbul’s €280 Million Safety and Transit Boost
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and Turkey have made two significant loan agreements worth €280 million that will strengthen Istanbul's resilience. This funding is a product of a 70-year collaboration that aims to enhance the city's infrastructure while safeguarding it against natural disasters.
The U.S. State Department’s current strategy and how it affects the Middle East
The U.S. State Department is making crucial changes in how it will spend its money. The United States is reducing foreign aid by billions of dollars under a new "America First" budget for 2026.
Nature’s Filter: New Wetland Brings Clean Water to Iraq
In southern Iraq, a new "natural filter" is providing cleaner water to 30,000 people. This project, located in the Thi Qar region, cleans contaminated wastewater by utilizing a man-made wetland.
Regional Forum “Climate Fianace Track” Showcases $44.5 Million in Climate Projects for Arab Cities
ESCWA, together with UN-Habitat, GCoM, the GCOM-Gap Fund, and the Palestinian Federation of Local Authorities, held a regional forum called “Climate Finance Track"
SheLeads: AI Training for Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East
The SheLeads program of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation hosted a full-day event on November 2 to assist female entrepreneurs in leveraging artificial intelligence to expand their enterprises.
Oxfam Denies the New Israeli Staff Data Demands for government license
New Israeli registration regulations requiring aid organisations to provide the personal information of their employees in Gaza and the West Bank have been rejected by Oxfam.
EU Pledges €1.9 Billion to Combat Global Hunger and Crisis
The European commission has announced a budget of €1.9 billion for humanitarian aid that will be used efficiently to help millions globally.
$120,000 Brazil Fund Supports Food Aid for Sahrawi Refugees living in Algeria
Brazil has donated $120,000 to the World Food Programme (WFP) to help vulnerable Sahrawi refugees staying in camps close to Tindouf, Algeria. Since 1975, the refugees have resided in five camps in the Sahara Desert.
124.3M EU & EIB Funding in Egypt Boosts Clean Energy
Egypt and the European Union and European Investment Bank have reached two new clean energy agreements . The agreements are a part of the T-MED initiative and the Pact for the Mediterranean, which seek to promote green growth and increase the use of renewable energy.
$9.2M World Bank Fund Supports Jobs and Social Recovery
To help women and people with disabilities, a $9.2 million deal has been signed in Palestine. The Ministry of Finance and Planning is in charge of monitoring the World Bank-funded initiative.