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Abraham Accords gets real in Tel Aviv

Just before the Covid-19 variant Omicron shuts down Israel's borders to foreign visitors, Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, the Minister of State Entrepreneurship from the United Arab Emirates, visited Israel for a whirlwind tour. 

Piercey & Associates, Ltd. Answers 6 Critical Questions About Estate Planning

Covid, time on our hands, what if? You may strive to live a meaningful life with purpose and sustainability goals in mind. But what happens if you lose someone you love? With offices closed, travel out of the question... how can you plan an estate?

How cryptocurrency damages the planet

The way the crypto miners produce currency is through an energy-intensive process requiring vast computing resources. According to recent estimates, over the course of a year, cryptocurrency consumes around 64 TWh (terawatt hours) of energy.

Sustainable commodities | A new trend in global finance

Cacao is a commodity which can very easily be made sustainable. Making sure farmers get paid fairly and that it is grown under organic standards are two ways and on trend in today's market.

Invest in “climate nice” rice bonds

You might invest in coffee or gold. But if you invest in climate-nice rice production, the cornerstone of global food security you will be doing a better thing for this planet. 

3 global reports on climate change we can’t ignore

Three stark reports on the rising carbon emissions and impacts on global temperatures have been released in the last week. The reports lay bare the horrific state of climate breakdown and its impacts across the globe whilst indicating the solutions are available to make possible meeting the goals set out under the Paris agreement. 

The benefits of opening a business in Dubai

The large number of foreign investors registered in Dubai shows that this destination offers numerous business benefits and the possibility of developing economic activities at a fast pace. Dream of opening an eco business?

Sodastream chairman Birnbaum joins cannabis with Seedo

Can Sodastream's former CEO take cannabis to a billion dollar business? From a fizz to a buzz? Sodastream’s last CEO Daniel Birnbaum, the one...

Buying Cryptocurrency has Never Been So Easy: Just Use These 4 Platforms

Cryptocurrency is where everything is headed right now and it's a great way for eco activists to take hold of their future; but, we don’t need to say this. It has been around for quite a while now that most investors are making their way to the cryptocurrency arena. The migration is accounted for by the extreme security measurements taken by exchange platforms; they guarantee the privacy of any transaction within the servers.

Creative Business Ideas to Make Money Online

Selling solar panels in unusual shapes could be a good online business

Conflict-driven hunger worsens; Middle East hit hard

A new report to the UN Security Council shines a spotlight on hunger in conflict zones: The situation in the eight places in the...

The Islamic Bank seeks to innovate social causes

On December 10, the Islamic Development Bank Launched IsDB Innovate, a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to connect entrepreneurs in the science, technology, and innovation sectors with...

$50 million in funds for renewable energy in developing nations

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) are inviting applications for more than US$50 million in funding through...

From the Euphrates to the Tigris, water matters conference in Iraq

Save the Tigris Campaign and partners announce the first alternative civil society forum for water in Mesopotamia: the Mesopotamian Water Forum will be held from 5-7 April 2019...

What Should You Know Before Starting a Crypto Exchange?

Do you want to open your very own crypto exchange? It is the ultimate act of activism. Well, it isn’t impossible, but building the...

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CATL is building thousands of battery-swap stations for electric trucks. Can China succeed where Israel's $850 million Better Place experiment failed?

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