Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the implementation of the “Alef Platform” in all UAE public schools, which will allow the ministry to use the Alef Platform to achieve its goals of developing a digital education system capable of adapting with all possible changes caused due to Covid-19 pandemic and turn the challenges faced in distance ...

Bloomberg Veolia Environnement SA will buy a 29.9% stake in Suez SA from Engie SA for 3.4 billion euros ($4 billion), setting the stage for a full takeover — and potentially a long and acrimonious corporate battle. Engie’s board agreed to sell the stake after Veolia increased its price for its holding by 16% and offered guarantees on employment. A ...

Bloomberg ConocoPhillips is in talks to acquire rival Concho Resources Inc, according to people familiar with the matter, as one of America’s largest independent oil explorers looks to make a bold bet on shale during an historic industry downturn. The companies may announce a deal in the next few weeks, said the people, who asked to not be identified because ...