UN expert: Ethiopia contributes to development of geospatial technologies in Africa
These technologies help to gather the data needed for government decision-making
Ethiopia is helping to develop geospatial technologies in Africa, which are used for national development planning and data-driven decision-making.
Vladimir Putin: Russia increases food exports 2.5-fold over past decade
The Head of State discussed support for exports and the development of the dairy sector with business representatives
Over the past ten years, Russia has increased its food exports by a factor of 2.5 and has become one of the top twenty largest suppliers to global markets.
India aims to increase size of its space economy fivefold in eight years
Private investment and regulatory simplification will be key to driving growth in the sector
India’s space economy could grow from the current US$9 billion to between US$40 billion and US$45 billion over the next seven or eight years.
Brazil intends to supply vaccines and medicines to Latin American countries
The country will develop its pharmaceutical industry, support scientific research and attract investment in manufacturing
Brazil intends to increase the production of vaccines, medicines and medical equipment in order to supply these products not only to the domestic market but also to other countries, primarily in Latin America.
China’s economy grows 4.6% in first nine months of 2026
GDP reaches US$16 trillion as high-tech manufacturing and emerging industries support economic growth
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.6 per cent year-on-year to US$16 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
UAE introduces framework for AI clinicians in healthcare
The framework establishes a regulatory foundation for assessing AI systems that could perform clinical tasks under physician oversight
Abu Dhabi has introduced the AI Clinician Framework, a regulatory initiative designed to guide research into artificial intelligence systems that could eventually perform clinical activities normally requiring a licensed healthcare professional.
Indonesia seeks to expand imports of Russian medicines
Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade held talks with four Indonesian government departments
During a working visit to Indonesia, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Aleksey Gruzdev, discussed expanding supplies of innovative Russian medicines and practical steps towards implementing the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)–Indonesia Free Trade Agreement.
Iranian researchers develop smart scaffold to speed up bone regeneration
The technology guides stem cells towards bone formation using physical stimuli rather than chemical agents
Researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran have developed a smart scaffold that accelerates the differentiation of stem cells into bone-forming cells.
Number of universities in Egypt increases almost two and half times over 12 years
The number of academic publications more than tripled
The number of universities in Egypt rose from 55 to 131 between 2014 and 2026, whilst the number of students at universities and institutes increased from 2.3 million to 4 million.