aid
UN ‘racing’ to prepare aid for civilians ahead of battle for west Mosul
Middle East
January 25, 2017
UN ‘racing’ to prepare aid for civilians ahead of battle for west Mosul
The United Nations said on Tuesday it is "racing against the clock" to prepare emergency aid for hundreds of thousands…
Aid for Syria waits on Turkish border as warring sides bicker
Middle East
September 14, 2016
Aid for Syria waits on Turkish border as warring sides bicker
Two convoys of aid which crossed the Turkish border destined for Syria's Aleppo were waiting in no-man's land on Wednesday,…
Egypt seeking $5 bn aid from Arab countries, international institutions
Business
August 17, 2016
Egypt seeking $5 bn aid from Arab countries, international institutions
The Egyptian government has opened channels of communication with a number of Arab countries and international institutions to provide up…
Syrian opposition turns to Pokemon to win support
Middle East
July 23, 2016
Syrian opposition turns to Pokemon to win support
Syrian opposition groups have taken advantage of a global Pokemon craze to draw the world's attention to the plight of…
UAE to provide $4 bn aid to Egypt for development and central bank
Egypt
April 22, 2016
UAE to provide $4 bn aid to Egypt for development and central bank
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has…
In southern Africa, an illusion built on aid heralds hope and hunger
World
February 7, 2016
In southern Africa, an illusion built on aid heralds hope and hunger
As she walks along a dirt road in central Malawi, Louise Abale carries her precious maize wrapped in a brightly…
World pledges $10 bn for Syrians, but peace prospects bleak
World
February 5, 2016
World pledges $10 bn for Syrians, but peace prospects bleak
LONDON (AP) — World leaders pledged more than $10 billion Thursday to help fund schools, shelter and jobs for refugees…
Cairo, Riyadh to sign 12 investment deals on Jan. 5
Business
December 31, 2015
Cairo, Riyadh to sign 12 investment deals on Jan. 5
Egypt and Saudi Arabia will sign 12 memorandums for Saudi investments in Cairo as a joint committee by both countries…
UN launches record $20.1 bn aid appeal for 2016
World
December 7, 2015
UN launches record $20.1 bn aid appeal for 2016
The United Nations launched a record humanitarian appeal on Monday, asking for $20.1 billion to help 87 million people in…
Aid rushed to Yemen island after cyclone displaces over 40,000: UN
Middle East
November 4, 2015
Aid rushed to Yemen island after cyclone displaces over 40,000: UN
Aid flights rushed food and tents to the Yemeni island of Socotra, local officials said on Wednesday, after it was…