War in Iran, Middle East Threatens Global Agrifood Systems
Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),
briefs the Security Council meeting on Conflict-related food insecurity: Framing the global dialogue:
addressing food insecurity as a driver of conflict and ensuring food security for sustainable peace.
Credit: UN Photo/Manuel Elías
By Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Mar 27 2026 – The current conflict in Iran and the...
Supporting Underprivileged Families in Egypt: Jackaroo King Partners with Resala Association to Launch Ramadan Charity Initiative
CAIRO, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Middle East’s breakout social board game Jackaroo King has partnered with Egypt’s renowned charitable organization, Resala Association, to officially launch a Ramadan donation initiative. A total of 1,666 relief packages were distributed to underprivileged families across Egypt. The distribution took place on March 13, 2026, through...
دعم الأسر العفيفة في مصر: “جاكارو كينج” (Jackaroo King) تطلق حملة خيرية رمضانية بالتعاون مع “جمعية رسالة”
القاهرة, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
أطلقت “جاكارو كينج” (Jackaroo King)، لعبة الطاولة الاجتماعية الأشهر...
PORTUGAL: ‘The Far Right’s Electoral Legitimacy Can Eventually Become Governmental Power’
By CIVICUSMar 27 2026 –
CIVICUS discusses Portugal’s presidential runoff election and the rise of the far-right Chega (Enough) party with Jonni Lopes, Executive Director of Academia Cidadã (Citizen Academy) and a Steering Committee member of the European Civic Forum, an organisation working on civic engagement, democratic participation and the protection of civic space at national,...
أطلقت مجموعة أباريل وستيف مادن مبادرة مجتمعية على مستوى دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي بالشراكة مع مؤسسات خيرية ومجتمعية رائدة لدعم الأطفال من أصحاب الهمم
دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
خلال شهر رمضان المبارك، وفي وقت...
Apparel Group x Steve Madden Lead a GCC-Wide CSR Initiative with Leading NGOs to Support Children of Determination
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During Ramadan, and at a time when compassion and unity matter more than ever, Apparel Group brought together leading NGOs across the region for a collaboration dedicated to supporting children of determination. Mobilising its platform alongside trusted partners including Al Jalila Foundation in the UAE, Down Syndrome Charitable...
Hong Kong Restaurants Claim Top Two Spots in Asia’s 50 Best
HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following last year’s “The World’s 50 Best Bars” Award Ceremony in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) this year brought the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026” Awards Ceremony to Hong Kong for the first time. The event today (25 March) brought together over 1,000 culinary industry representatives,...
11th Annual USC Survey Finds “Quiet Shift” in Public Relations as Polarization Reshapes Corporate Speech
LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Political and social polarization is changing when, where and how companies speak out on societal issues, according to the 2026 Global Communication Report from the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations.
This year’s survey of public relations professionals reveals increased defensiveness in corporate communications. Support for companies...
Nucleus Brings Genetic Optimization to India and the Middle East Through Leading IVF Networks
NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nucleus Genomics today announced joint ventures with Indira IVF, India’s largest IVF service provider, and Abu Ghosh Fertility Group, one of the highest-volume fertility networks in the Middle East, including the Shmaisani Fertility Center.
Through these partnerships, Nucleus will embed a new layer of genetic insight across preconception and...
British Council Launches Safeguarding Toolkit to Support Saudi Schools Facing Digital Risks and Low Disclosure
Developed with UNICEF and grounded in 15+ years of British Council safeguarding practice across 100 countries
Helps schools move from safeguarding policy to consistent day-to-day practice
UNICEF estimates around 150 million students aged 13–15 experience peer-to-peer violence in or around schools globally
Rolling out across 2,500+ British Council Partner Schools worldwide, reaching nearly...
Lebanese Pound Exchange Rate