ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and...
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World Bank projects strong UAE economic growth through 2027
MENA Newswire, ABU DHABI: The World Bank has forecast that the United Arab Emirates economy will grow by 5 percent in 2026 and 5.1 percent in 2027,...
UAE’s GDP expected to rise 4.1% in 2025 says World Bank
The UAE is projected to see GDP growth of 3.3% in 2024 and 4.1% in 2025, driven by a robust non-oil sector, according to the...
World Bank commits $2 billion for reforms and flood relief in Bangladesh
Bangladesh will receive over $2 billion in new funding from the World Bank this fiscal year to support reforms, flood response initiatives, and improvements in...
World Bank predicts 4.8 percent expansion in UAE’s non-oil sector in 2023
The World Bank has released its projection stating that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to experience a robust growth of 4.8% in its...
Global education targets hindered by $97 billion funding gap, UNESCO reports
A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets....
US nominates former Mastercard CEO, Ajay Banga, to lead World Bank
US President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, crediting his experience with global challenges such as climate change....
World Bank to give Turkey $1.78 billion in earthquake aid funds
Turkey will receive $1.78 billion in relief and recovery financing from the World Bank. This is as it deals with the aftermath of an earthquake...
Indian economic growth is expected to be 7.4 percent this year and next
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Indian economy will grow at 7.4 percent this fiscal year and next. International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank...
$30 billion aid for Africa will be pledged by Japan at the Tunisia conference
During a conference in Tunisia this weekend, Japan will pledge $30 billion in aid for African development, the Sankei Shimbun reported on Friday. During the...