Jordanian-Led Initiative Delivers Advanced Prosthetics to Gaza War Amputees Amidst Regional Turmoil and Environmental Efforts
Jordanian initiative offers fast prosthetics to Gaza war amputees via mobile clinics, while Qatar pursues Gaza truce talks amid ongoing conflicts.
A Jordanian-led initiative, supported by UK-based companies Koalaa and Amparo, is now providing advanced prosthetic limbs to 14,000 war amputees in Gaza via two mobile clinics. This impressive effort aims to fit a prosthesis in under an hour, with digital tracking for remote follow-up, amidst the grave displacement of 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million population.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, over 1,000 individuals, including Hezbollah fighters and medics, were injured on September 17, 2024, when their communication pagers exploded, highlighting the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel conflict. Hospitals faced chaos with the influx of the injured, marking a significant security breach amidst the resumed Gaza war.
In another development, Qatar's foreign ministry has announced continued efforts to mediate a truce in Gaza, despite the 11-month stalemate between Hamas and Israel. With involvement from Qatar, Egypt, and the US, recent talks about potential hostage exchanges have seen no significant breakthrough.
Shifting to environmental concerns, the Green Climate Fund's chief, Mafalda Duarte, aims to significantly increase support for vulnerable nations by tripling the fund's capital to $50 billion by 2030. Since 2010, the GCF has faced resource challenges, but bold action is stressed ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan to support countries like Algeria and Somalia.
In Saudi Arabia, the EV Auto Show 2024 in Riyadh showcased the Kingdom’s drive toward an electric future as part of the Saudi Vision 2030. Key industry figures discussed advancements in EV adoption, renewable energy integration, and manufacturing developments, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in sustainable transportation.
Lastly, aligning with ambitious growth plans, Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) signed an agreement to acquire SABIC's 20.62% stake in Aluminium Bahrain for up to $960 million. This acquisition aims to expand Ma’aden’s aluminum segment, while SABIC focuses on enhancing its core chemicals business, supporting Vision 2030 with the deal now pending regulatory approvals.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, over 1,000 individuals, including Hezbollah fighters and medics, were injured on September 17, 2024, when their communication pagers exploded, highlighting the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel conflict. Hospitals faced chaos with the influx of the injured, marking a significant security breach amidst the resumed Gaza war.
In another development, Qatar's foreign ministry has announced continued efforts to mediate a truce in Gaza, despite the 11-month stalemate between Hamas and Israel. With involvement from Qatar, Egypt, and the US, recent talks about potential hostage exchanges have seen no significant breakthrough.
Shifting to environmental concerns, the Green Climate Fund's chief, Mafalda Duarte, aims to significantly increase support for vulnerable nations by tripling the fund's capital to $50 billion by 2030. Since 2010, the GCF has faced resource challenges, but bold action is stressed ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan to support countries like Algeria and Somalia.
In Saudi Arabia, the EV Auto Show 2024 in Riyadh showcased the Kingdom’s drive toward an electric future as part of the Saudi Vision 2030. Key industry figures discussed advancements in EV adoption, renewable energy integration, and manufacturing developments, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in sustainable transportation.
Lastly, aligning with ambitious growth plans, Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) signed an agreement to acquire SABIC's 20.62% stake in Aluminium Bahrain for up to $960 million. This acquisition aims to expand Ma’aden’s aluminum segment, while SABIC focuses on enhancing its core chemicals business, supporting Vision 2030 with the deal now pending regulatory approvals.
