The UAE and Egypt have formed a strategic cooperation through the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) to promote clean industrial development in the MENA region.

MENA Green Revolution Gains Momentum with UAE-Egypt Clean Industry Pact

The UAE and Egypt have formed a strategic cooperation through the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) to promote clean industrial development in the MENA region. This collaboration, established under a memorandum of understanding between the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and Egypt’s Industrial Modernisation Centre, aims to expedite decarbonisation in high-emission sectors such as […]

The Union Cabinet authorised a ₹60,000 crore project to upgrade more than 1,000 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) across India.

Major ITI Overhaul: ₹60,000 Crore Scheme to Skill 2 Million Youth

The Union Cabinet authorised a ₹60,000 crore project to upgrade more than 1,000 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) across India. The effort aims to address the growing gap between industry requirements and workforce capabilities in rapidly growing areas. The national and state governments will jointly fund the project, alongside contributions from the private sector. The […]

Thailand is set to host the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in 2025, which will take place from August 22 to September 7.

Thailand Showcases Sporting Strength with 2025 FIVB Women’s Championship

Thailand is set to host the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in 2025, which will take place from August 22 to September 7. The tournament will take place in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Nakhon Ratchasima, and will include 32 of the world’s finest women’s national volleyball teams. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports verified […]

The United Arab Emirates has officially joined the expanding list of international supporters of the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, strengthening its involvement in major energy infrastructure projects throughout Africa.

Morocco Secures UAE Support for Africa-Spanning Natural Gas Mega Project

The United Arab Emirates has officially joined the expanding list of international supporters of the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, strengthening its involvement in major energy infrastructure projects throughout Africa. Leila Benali, Moroccan Minister of Energy, has revealed that the UAE is one of the major contributors to the enormous pipeline development. The Islamic Development […]

The inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) was held in Abu Dhabi, and it was hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Abu Dhabi Launches First-Ever GETS 2025 with Global Tech and Legal Leaders

The inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS 2025) was held in Abu Dhabi, and it was hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) organised the event in collaboration with the UAE Public Prosecution, which […]

The United Arab Emirates will make artificial intelligence a compulsory subject in all government schools beginning with the next academic year.

UAE Leads with AI in Classrooms from Earliest Grades

The United Arab Emirates will make artificial intelligence a compulsory subject in all government schools beginning with the next academic year. This bold program seeks to prepare students from an early age for a future defined by fast expanding technologies. The comprehensive AI curriculum will run from kindergarten to grade 12, making the UAE one […]

Hong Kong has launched a new drive to encourage additional listings from technology and biotechnology companies. The move is part of the city's overall plan to strengthen its position as a global financial hub and capitalise on Chinese enterprises' growing interest in raising funds overseas.

Hong Kong Strengthens IPO Pathway for Tech, Biotech Companies

Hong Kong has launched a new drive to encourage additional listings from technology and biotechnology companies. The move is part of the city’s overall plan to strengthen its position as a global financial hub and capitalise on Chinese enterprises’ growing interest in raising funds overseas. The new framework, known as the “technology enterprises channel,” was […]

Zero-for-Zero Tariff Plan Signals India’s Bid for Closer US Economic Ties.

Zero-for-Zero Tariff Plan Signals India’s Bid for Closer US Economic Ties

India has put forward a “zero-for-zero” tariff proposal to the United States, seeking to eliminate import duties on steel, auto parts, and pharmaceutical products up to a certain amount. The idea is part of broader trade negotiations that aim to reach a bilateral deal between the two countries by the fall of 2025. The concept […]

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted India’s Aspirational Districts Programme as a strong example of grassroots empowerment during his address at the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) 2025. The conference, titled 'Priming Asia for Good', will be held from May 5 to 7 and will focus on collaborative innovations to address global concerns in health, climate, and education. President Shanmugaratnam lauded India's program as a unique approach that blends local agency with central support. He stated that the plan, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, aims to accelerate development in 112 of India's most disadvantaged regions. He attributed its success to its ability to empower communities by promoting health workers, data-driven systems, and locally led solutions, particularly in maternal and child health. He cited philanthropic organisations such as the Gates Foundation, Tata Trusts, and Piramal Foundation. Delhi-based researcher Shriti Pandey, who was also present at the summit, echoed this sentiment. She observed women taking on leadership roles in village clinics and Anganwadis as part of the scheme. Temasek Trust also announced projects at the summit to address Asia's health and climate problems.

Shanmugaratnam Spotlights India’s Community Empowerment Drive at Global Forum

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted India’s Aspirational Districts Programme as a strong example of grassroots empowerment during his address at the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) 2025. The conference, titled ‘Priming Asia for Good’, will be held from May 5 to 7 and will focus on collaborative innovations to address global concerns in health, climate, and […]

The UAE and France have signed a strategic agreement to create a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence data centre, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in Europe.

UAE-France Sign Deal to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Hub in Europe

The UAE and France have signed a strategic agreement to create a 1-gigawatt artificial intelligence data centre, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in Europe. The venture was announced during an international AI conference in Paris and is supported by a multibillion-euro investment from the UAE. The project represents a big […]