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FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security

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SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN / MENA Newswire / — 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 support agriculture, climate...
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UAE and Indonesia presidents talk trade and cooperation

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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 steps to strengthen bilateral ties during Prabowo’s working visit to...
UAE and Brazil presidents discuss strategic partnership
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Sheikh Mohamed and Lula review UAE Brazil cooperation

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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 discuss bilateral cooperation within the framework of the two countries’...
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OPEC Fund commits $2bn to boost Africa’s development

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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 period 2026 to 2030, reaffirming its ongoing financial support for...
Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally
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Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally

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FAO, IFAD, and WFP stress that gender equality in agrifood systems is essential for poverty reduction and food security worldwide....
UAE, Greece discuss strengthening strategic ties in Abu Dhabi
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UAE, Greece discuss strengthening strategic ties in Abu Dhabi

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Abu Dhabi to discuss enhancing bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and regional stability....
UNDP to launch first farmer insurance policy in Arab region this year
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UNDP to launch first farmer insurance policy in Arab region this year

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UNDP plans climate risk insurance for 100 million Arab farmers, launching the first policy in 2025 to support food security and economic resilience in the region....
Russia’s grain exports hit record 72 million tonnes in 2024
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Russia’s grain exports hit record 72 million tonnes in 2024

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Russia’s grain exports reached a record 72 million tonnes in 2024, driven by strategic growth in agricultural output and trade, cementing its global leadership....
Guterres expresses concern over impact of US foreign aid suspension
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Guterres expresses concern over impact of US foreign aid suspension

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide....
FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years
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FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years

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The FAO's global soil salinity report highlights over 1.4 billion hectares impacted, urgent need for sustainable land management, and a climate-driven crisis threatening food systems....