Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Best’s Market Segment Report: The Maghreb – One Region, Three Unique Insurance Markets

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Despite their geographic proximity and many commonalities, the insurance markets of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia have significant differences economic, demographic and cultural.

Key Points: 
  • Despite their geographic proximity and many commonalities, the insurance markets of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia have significant differences economic, demographic and cultural.
  • A new AM Best report, The Maghreb One Region, Three Unique Insurance Markets, examines the long-term prospects of the three insurance markets of the Maghreb region.
  • Over the past five years, all three Maghreb insurance markets have demonstrated solid growth trajectories, above global market averages.
  • However, AM Best in its Bests Market Segment Report notes there are numerous challenges in the short- to medium-term, which have the potential to limit the regions insurance expansion.

Nathan's Famous Partners With UAE Based Mezzan Group to Manufacture Halal Hot Dogs

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold.
  • Mezzan Holding is a 70-year old company that was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2015.
  • The company is headquartered in Kuwait with direct operational activities in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Afghanistan.
  • Nathan's Famous Partners With UAE Based Mezzan Group to Manufacture Halal Hot Dogs.

Knights of Columbus to Call Attention to Christian Persecution in Nigeria

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

It is estimated that some 60,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in the past two decades.

Key Points: 
  • It is estimated that some 60,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria in the past two decades.
  • According to the Global Terrorism Index, Nigeria is now so dominated by terrorism that only Afghanistan and Iraq are worse.
  • "The European Union and the Catholic bishops of Europe recently condemned the violence against Christians in Nigeria," said Anderson.
  • Without the support of the Knights of Columbus, said Archbishop Warda, "Christianity would disappear in our region."

Global Donors And Top Aid Officials Gather Virtually For Yemen Pledging Event

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Monday, June 1, 2020

The Pledging Event for the United Nation's Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan is being hosted virtually by the Kingdom in partnership with the United Nations.

Key Points: 
  • The Pledging Event for the United Nation's Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan is being hosted virtually by the Kingdom in partnership with the United Nations.
  • The event is the first virtual initiative of its kind to be held on this scale, and will be attended by top Saudi Arabian and United Nations officials.
  • "Yemen has been the number one humanitarian priority for Saudi Arabia and KSrelief," said Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief.
  • This is distributed by Qorvis Communications on behalf of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre.

EASO publishes a COI report on the situation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Today, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) published the Country of Origin Information (COI) report "Pakistan - Situation of Afghan refugees.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) published the Country of Origin Information (COI) report "Pakistan - Situation of Afghan refugees.
  • The report provides relevant information on the situation of registered and unregistered Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
  • The developments in the recent history of Afghanistan have generated successive waves of displacement of Afghan refugees to Pakistan.
  • The majority of Afghan refugees in Pakistan are children and adolescents who are born and raised in the country.

Yemen High-Level Pledging Event hosted by Saudi Arabia

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Friday, May 29, 2020

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.
  • Yemen has been a priority for Saudi Arabia for the past four or five decades.
  • "It is precisely for this reason and the Kingdom's determination to help Yemen that the government of Saudi Arabia is hosting the pledging event for the humanitarian response plan in partnership with the United Nations.
  • Saudi Arabia has been the largest consistent donor to Yemen.

Yemen High-Level Pledging Event hosted by Saudi Arabia

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Friday, May 29, 2020

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen will be hosted by Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 2 June 2020.
  • Yemen has been a priority for Saudi Arabia for the past four or five decades.
  • "It is precisely for this reason and the Kingdom's determination to help Yemen that the government of Saudi Arabia is hosting the pledging event for the humanitarian response plan in partnership with the United Nations.
  • Saudi Arabia has been the largest consistent donor to Yemen.

Saudi Arabia to Host Yemen Pledging Event 2020 on 2 June in Partnership with the UN

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Monday, May 11, 2020

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 2020 on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in partnership with the United Nations.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 2020 on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in partnership with the United Nations.
  • Hosting the 2020 event is an extension of Saudi Arabia's global humanitarian and development contributions to Yemen, in particular.
  • Saudi Arabia also provides ongoing development assistance for the reconstruction of Yemen, including direct support to the Central Bank of Yemen.
  • By hosting this event, Saudi Arabia affirms its commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people and to providing ongoing support to the country.

Morocco Couscous Market, 2020 - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth & Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 8, 2020

The "Morocco Couscous Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Morocco Couscous Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Morocco couscous market grew at a CAGR of around 5% during the historical period of 2014-2019.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    How has the Morocco couscous market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the market share of key brands in the Morocco couscous market?

Taleam Systems' AHMADZAI states COVID-19 in Afghanistan produced food shortages at a time of fasting month

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

OTTAWA, April 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Due to COVID-19 food prices have risen, and with the fasting month having just started, it has caused immense food shortages in Afghanistan.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, April 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Due to COVID-19 food prices have risen, and with the fasting month having just started, it has caused immense food shortages in Afghanistan.
  • Close to one third of the population are food insecure in the country, and as a result of war, millions of Afghans have sought refuge in Iran and Pakistan.
  • There are about 1,500 cases in Afghanistan as of today, and a total of 2.9 million cases worldwide.
  • Taleam Systems is a computer service business based in Ottawa, Canada.