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This phase involves the implementation of 35 solar-powered water pumping stations across the governorates of Hadramout, Abyan, and Lahj in Yemen. The stations will benefit a total of 1,050 individuals or 149 families.
The escalation of the conflict that erupted in September 2014 has resulted in a significant rise in digital attacks targeting journalists.
The offshore Aphrodite natural gas field being developed in Cypriot waters will be connected to an existing processing and production facility in Egypt via a subsea pipeline, one of the partners in the project said on Wednesday. NewMed Energy said it had submitted with partners Chevron and Shell a development plan for Cypriot government approval. The group met the Cypriot energy minister on Monday to discuss progress, Reuters said. "The updated plan is expected to accelerate and reduce the cost of development," NewMed said.
The investors are across the maritime, mining, manufacturing and logistics, and tech sectors, while an additional $31b in investments are in the works.
The Saudi government is seeking to develop special economic zones based on modern and innovative designs, with the aim to attract foreign direct investments and shape the future of regional and global markets. Ministers, officials, and local and international experts attended the launch of the Saudi Special Economic Zones Investment Forum on Monday, which saw the announcement of new investment deals exceeding 27 billion riyals ($7.2 billion).