Serdal International introduces passenger ferry service in Comoros

Serdal International, a joint venture of AD Ports Group, and Resources Investment, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has launched a new passenger ferry service in the Comoros island archipelago in East Africa, the first to also transport...

Serdal International launches new passenger, vehicle ferry service in Comoros

A new passenger ferry service in the Comoros island archipelago in East Africa, the first to also transport vehicles, was launched during an official ceremony on the island of Anjouan, attended by Azali Assoumani, President of The Union of The...

Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world

How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

Group I Table Update: Ghana Held, Mali beat Comoros to shake up the table

Group I is gradually taking shape after the matchday 7 games in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification stage on Thursday, September 4, 2025. In Group I, the Black Stars drew 1-1 with Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno in...

Basketball fans flock to Abu Dhabi for NBA weekend from US and Europe

The NBA has returned to Abu Dhabi, with the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers facing off in two pre-season games at Etihad Arena. Alongside the action on court, NBA District is back at Manarat Al Saadiyat, offering fans a space where...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: No reservations over $1.2m budget for CAR and Com

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has no objections to the $1.2 million budget allocated for the Black Stars’ final round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later this month. Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, who also serves as...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams

Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Otto Addo to name Black Stars squad for final gam

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is expected to unveil his squad this week for the decisive final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana, four-time African champions, will face the Central African Republic and Comoros in their Matchday...

Etihad Rail signs deal with Dubai Metro operator to run passenger services

The UAE's Etihad Rail passenger service project has reached an important milestone after an agreement was signed on overseeing the running of trains on the network. Etihad Rail on Tuesday announced a venture with Keolis International, a French...

How to Celebrate Your 80th Birthday: Madagascar 

By Kitty Johnson On my first morning in Madagascar, I faced a steep muddy climb to go look for lemurs in their natural habitat. My guide insisted it was only twenty more minutes to the top, and I couldn’t disagree because I needed all my lung...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Kofi Adams announces $1.2m budget

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that $1.2 million has been allocated to the Black Stars’ final two fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this October. Ghana will travel to face the Central African Republic...

Sharjah National Oil Corporation 'hopeful' of discovering more gas in emirate

Sharjah National Oil Corporation plans to continue exploring gasfields in the emirate and is “hopeful” of discovering more reserves amid growing energy demand. “We started our ambitious exploration programme in 2016 by launching a seismic survey...

Sports Ministry seeks $1.12m to fund Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers

By: Kwame Bediako The Ministry for Sports and Recreation has confirmed that a $1.12 million budget has been submitted for approval to fund the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against the Central African Republic and...

Black Stars to open camp on October 5 ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers

By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, will commence their training camp on Sunday, October 5, 2025, as preparations heat up for the final two matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team is gearing up for...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Black Stars to open camp in Morocco for CAR game

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that the Black Stars will pitch camp in Morocco ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic. The four-time...

IsDB Approves $1.27bn Projects Across 12 Nations, $50m for Agriculture in Nigeria

Members of Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial number of projects amounting to about US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa and MENA. At their 362nd meeting on September...

IsDB Directors Approve US$1.27bn to Spur Sustainable Devt, Build Resilient Economies in Nigeria, Member Countries

Sunday Okobi Members of Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial number of projects amounting to about US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa and MENA. At their 362nd meeting...

When does AFCON 2025 start? Dates and schedule as international tournament given unusual early start

It’s almost time for the latest edition of football’s most vibrant and unpredictable football tournament – the Africa Cup of Nations. The 35th edition of the tournament kicks off this winter with 24 teams battling it out for Africa’s biggest...

Saudi Arabia launches $80m fashion fund tailored for domestic brands

Saudi Arabia's Merak Capital has set up a private equity fund tailored for the fashion sector that aims to bring local industry and talent to the global stage. The 300 million Saudi riyal ($80 million) Fashion Fund, managed by Merak – with the...