Bloomberg Poor water quality saps one-third of potential economic growth in the most heavily polluted areas, according to a new global analysis by the World Bank that underscores how crucial clean water is to productivity. “Deteriorating water quality is stalling economic growth, worsening health conditions, reducing food production, and exacerbating poverty in many countries,” World Bank Group President David Malpass ...

Dubai / WAM Travel from the UAE to the island of Ireland has seen strong growth from January 01 until June 30, 2019, based on travel statistics released by dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Compared to the same period (H1) in 2018, UAE locals and residents have been visiting Ireland ...

ABU DHABi / WAM A new initiative to engage the Abu Dhabi community with solving social challenges has been launched today by the Authority of Social Contribution, Ma’an. Beginning from September, Ma’an’s Community Engagement Programme will provide individuals, government entities, companies and not-for-profit associations, with strategic direction on how people can contribute to social causes. Forming a key pillar of ...