Trump, Musk, and Gabbard Stir Enthusiasm at UFC Event; COP29 CEO Urges Global Climate Action;
Trump draws crowd at UFC event while COP29 CEO calls for global climate action. Egypt's Middle Class Faces Economic Strain; India's Continued Fight Against Maoist Insurgency; Bahrain's Aviation Ambitions Soar; Riyadh Season Breaks Visitor Records
Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump captured attention at the UFC heavyweight bout in New York, not just through his presence but also with a campaign video, while surrounded by allies like Elon Musk and Tulsi Gabbard, drawing enthusiastic support from fans as Jon Jones defended his title.
Meanwhile, the CEO of COP29, Elnur Soltanov, emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in combating climate change, calling on developed nations to support vulnerable countries like African and small island states, who disproportionately suffer from the effects of global warming, including recent extreme temperatures in North Africa.
Turning to economic challenges, Egypt's middle class is grappling with the impact of IMF-backed reforms that have strained finances, with citizens forced to focus on essential goods as the Egyptian pound devalues and foreign debt soars amidst regional instability.
In India, efforts to quell the long-running Maoist insurgency continue as security forces neutralize five rebels in Chhattisgarh, part of a larger strategy to reduce the affected areas and bolster infrastructure, targeting the movement's defeat by early 2026 under Interior Minister Amit Shah's leadership.
Shifting to aviation, the Bahrain International Airshow 2024 wrapped up with groundbreaking deals like modernizing air traffic systems and expanding collaborations, showcasing Bahrain as an aviation hub and stressing sustainable practices with discussions on aviation fuel and net-zero technologies.
Finally, Riyadh Season has set new records with six million visitors, transforming the city into a global entertainment hotspot through a vast array of events, propelling hotel occupancy to 97% and drawing tourists from near and far for spectacles like concerts and sporting events.
Meanwhile, the CEO of COP29, Elnur Soltanov, emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in combating climate change, calling on developed nations to support vulnerable countries like African and small island states, who disproportionately suffer from the effects of global warming, including recent extreme temperatures in North Africa.
Turning to economic challenges, Egypt's middle class is grappling with the impact of IMF-backed reforms that have strained finances, with citizens forced to focus on essential goods as the Egyptian pound devalues and foreign debt soars amidst regional instability.
In India, efforts to quell the long-running Maoist insurgency continue as security forces neutralize five rebels in Chhattisgarh, part of a larger strategy to reduce the affected areas and bolster infrastructure, targeting the movement's defeat by early 2026 under Interior Minister Amit Shah's leadership.
Shifting to aviation, the Bahrain International Airshow 2024 wrapped up with groundbreaking deals like modernizing air traffic systems and expanding collaborations, showcasing Bahrain as an aviation hub and stressing sustainable practices with discussions on aviation fuel and net-zero technologies.
Finally, Riyadh Season has set new records with six million visitors, transforming the city into a global entertainment hotspot through a vast array of events, propelling hotel occupancy to 97% and drawing tourists from near and far for spectacles like concerts and sporting events.
