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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances renewable energy projects worth AED4.4 billion

From its inception in 1971 until December 2018, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD, the leading national entity for international development aid, has financed hundreds of development projects worth AED4.4 billion (US$1.187 billion) in the renewable energy sector around the world

Palestine assumes chairmanship of largest bloc of nations at UN

Acknowledging "a long road ahead" on the United Nations ambitious agenda, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed on Tuesday "the historic leadership of the state of Palestine" as the new Chairman of the Group of 77 (developing countries)

US congresswoman Gabbard, who met Syria's Assad, says will run for president

Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, an Iraq war veteran who met dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria during that country's devastating civil war, said Friday that she is launching a US presidential bid

Underhill injury a concern for England

Netherlands publishes own blacklist in fight against tax avoidance: Menno Snel

In addition to the blacklist of the European Union the Netherlands has drawn up its own list of low-tax jurisdictions to help implement new measures to combat tax avoidance, the Dutch government announced on Friday.

Late tries enable New Zealand to avoid shock Sevens exit

Bid for Pacific Islands' Super Rugby team rejected

An ambitious bid to set up a Pacific Islands Super Rugby team has failed after competition organisers decided it was not commercially viable, the Fiji Rugby Union said Thursday

Lam bemoans penalty try that costs Bristol win over Exeter

Biggar-inspired Wales thrash Tonga

Ministry of Environment hosts 'Wetlands and Environmental Conference'

'Clinical' Worcester delight Solomons with Bristol thrashing

Council of EU Cuts Liechtenstein, Peru From 'Gray' List of Tax Havens - Statement

Chinese president pledges support for Samoa's economic development

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi here on Tuesday, pledging further support for the Pacific island country's push for economic development.

Chinese Premier to attend Summer Davos forum

Premier Li Keqiang will attend the 12th Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin from September 19 to 20, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang announced Wednesday at a daily press briefing.

Governor General of Australia receives UAE Ambassador

General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia, met here on Thursday with Dr. Obaid Al Hairi Salem Al Ketbi, who called to bid farewell at the end of his tenure as UAE Ambassador to Australia and Non-Resident Ambassador to Vanuatu, Samoa and Solomon Islands.