FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will...
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UAE and Indonesia presidents talk trade and cooperation
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 26, 2026, and the two leaders discussed...
Sheikh Mohamed and Lula review UAE Brazil cooperation
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to...
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...
UN agencies highlight women’s role in agrifood systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International...
UAE, Greece discuss strengthening strategic ties in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, in Abu Dhabi to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral...
UNDP to launch first farmer insurance policy in Arab region this year
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is spearheading a new initiative aimed at designing climate risk-based insurance policies to provide broad protection for farmers across...
Russia’s grain exports hit record 72 million tonnes in 2024
Russia achieved a historic milestone in 2024, with grain exports reaching a record-breaking 72 million tonnes, according to data released by the Russian Agricultural Export...
Guterres expresses concern over impact of US foreign aid suspension
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the recent freeze on foreign aid announced by the United States, urging for exemptions to ensure...
FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a landmark global assessment of salt-affected soils, marking the first such comprehensive study in half a century....