Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert, also the head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), cited notable advancements in infrastructure, economic reforms, and regional influence, signalling an Iraq on the rise. “[Today] Iraq looks different to the country to which UNAMI was first deployed some 20 years ago. Indeed, it looks different to the country I…
The world economy is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2024, up from 2.4 per cent projected at the start of the year. Growth will reach 2.8 per cent in 2025, representing a slight increase. These changes are mainly due to better-than-expected performance in some large developed and emerging countries, notably Brazil, India,…
Global economic growth is declining to about 2.5 per cent this year, the UN said. Apart from the initial COVID-19 crisis three years ago, and the global financial crisis in 2009, this represents the weakest level since 2001. Given the size of the contribution of cities to national economies, the future of many countries will…
—File photo Falling hair and growing baldness has become the problem of every other person nowadays with many reasons and only one natural solution. According to dermatologists, hair loss can be caused by a number of factors, including hormonal and medical issues, and aging. According to nutritionists, 100 grams of onion contains 4 mg of…
Providing children with a balanced diet is very important for their health, which is unfortunately neglected in our country. Due to unhealthy diet and dietary habits, the health and growth of the child is adversely affected, along with they cannot perform well in academic and co-curricular activities. According to experts, due to non-supply of balanced…
ABU DHABI: Dubai, the city of the United Arab Emirates, has seen a record increase in tourism, with more than 6 million tourists visiting Dubai. According to Urdu News, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism says that there has been an extraordinary improvement in the performance of the tourism sector and an increase in…
Mr. Guterres was speaking on the final day of the annual Africa Dialogue Series in New York, where the focus this year was on accelerating implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) – set to be the largest in the world. Harness the potential He said the pandemic brought high food and energy…
Sesame seeds are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that promote healthy hair. Experts recommend the use of 7 seeds to increase hair growth, make it healthy and prevent hair loss. According to medical experts, if hair growth is not improving despite expensive conditioners, treatments, it is an indication that hair needs nutrition. Experts say that…
In its 2023 State of World Population report, UNFPA said that while reaching the milestone of eight billion people on Earth was a reminder of “our unprecedented gains”, concerns over the number were “causing anxiety, and driving more governments to try to influence fertility rates.” However, the agency notes that thriving and inclusive societies can…
Global inflation is also heading down, signalling that the tightening of monetary policy through major interest rate rises is bearing fruit, though more slowly than initially anticipated, said the IMF’s Director of Research, from 8.7 percent last year to seven percent this year, and 4.9 percent in 2024. Gradual recovery ‘remains on track’ Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said…
