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Global Gum Arabic Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, projected to Reach USD 2.2 Billion by 2035 | Future Market Insights, Inc.
NEWARK, Del, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Gum Arabic Market is set to witness substantial growth, driven by the increasing demand for natural ingredients across industries. In 2025, the market is anticipated to be valued at USD 1.1...

Somali Premier Pays Visit to LasAnod Promoting Unity, Peace
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Somali Premier Hamza Abdi Barre headed a top-level delegation to LasAnod, the administrative hub of SSC Khatumo state. This marked a significant move by the federal government toward engaging directly with the region. Upon...

Mission And Purpose On Full Display As Truman Returns To Sea
“Our ship remains operationally ready to complete deployment with mission and purpose on full display by the entire crew,” said Capt. Chris Hill, commanding officer of Harry S. Truman. “We are out here launching and recovering aircraft, ready to...

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 Concludes in Tanzania
During the exercise, which took place from Feb. 10-21, over 1000 participants from 20 partner nations supported Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 as part of a global network of partners to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security...

FDH Aero Names Ian Walsh as Chief Executive Officer
COMMERCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today that Ian Walsh has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective...

BOSS Revolution Announces Savings Pass – A Monthly Membership Plan
Savings Pass, along with BOSS Unlimited and Bundles of Minutes monthly calling plans, offer spectacular savings no matter where you call or how long you talk NEWARK, NJ, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOSS Revolution, the popular provider of...

4th Trade for Peace Week opens with high-level session on private sector’s role in stability
The opening session, titled “Building Resilience through Trade: Private Sector Engagement for Sustainable Peace”, highlighted the private sector's capacity to drive post-conflict economic recovery and long-term stability. WTO Director-General...

DG Okonjo-Iweala meets Ethiopia’s PM, Steering Committee to accelerate WTO accession
During her stay in the Ethiopian capital, DG Okonjo-Iweala met with a number of African Heads of State and Government and engaged on WTO matters. DG Okonjo-Iweala and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali exchanged views on Ethiopia’s ambitious economic...

Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet, brings together more than 20 multinational partners for two weeks of training to support collaborative maritime security operations in the region....

Truman Strike Group Units Arrive in Greece for Port Visit
While the strike group’s material readiness is the top priority of the visit, ensuring maintenance and upkeep across the ships and aircraft, Sailors will have the opportunity to enjoy liberty and experience Crete’s rich history and culture. “I’m...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: Second African Forum on Urban Forests
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in South Africa, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, Deputy Minister of Local Government in Somalia Mr Ahmed Omer H Abdillahi, MEC for Environment, Ms Shyla Peters, Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg,...

Truman Strike Group Units Arrive in Greece for Port Visit
While the strike group’s material readiness is the top priority of the visit, ensuring maintenance and upkeep across the ships and aircraft, Sailors will have the opportunity to enjoy liberty and experience Crete’s rich history and culture. “I’m...

US Policy in the Middle East: A Report Card
I. Executive Summary President Donald J. Trump’s trip to the Middle East next week comes on the heels of more than three months of whirlwind activity in US foreign policy where the region has been a higher priority than it was in the early months...

Nonprofit Leader Zamzam Foundation selects Brightpoint Infotech for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Implementation
Brightpoint Infotech is delighted to announce that it has been selected by one of the finest Nonprofit Organization Zamzam Foundation, based in Somalia. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zamzam Foundation...

UK plans on sending migrants to Balkans
(MENAFN) The UK government is exploring a plan to relocate failed asylum seekers to Western Balkan nations, according to a report by The Times. The proposal comes as Britain continues to struggle with the ongoing migrant crisis in the English...

Pentagon director gives choice between war, defense
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suggested renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, launching a public poll to gauge support for the idea. Hegseth shared the poll on X, asking for opinions on the potential name...

Training course on market access for governments acceding to WTO concludes in Geneva
The governments represented were Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Bhutan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Participants were given guidance on how to prepare initial goods offers, consolidate bilateral market access agreements and...

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?
Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and...

Muslim Pro Introduces Qurban and Badal Hajj Offerings for the 2025 Hajj Season
Muslim Pro Introduces Qurban and Badal Hajj Offerings for the 2025 Hajj Season: Safe, Secure and Affordable SINGAPORE, April 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Muslim Pro, the leading digital platform for Muslims worldwide, is offering two...

Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries
Blood donation and first aid Fiji: Digital blood donation platform Fiji struggles with maintaining stable blood supplies due to logistical gaps and low donor engagement. This initiative creates a mobile app that will help the National Society...