The UAE and the Republic of Uganda have signed an agreement to build a fully integrated eye hospital in Entebbe with an investment of US$20 million.  A representative of a department of Presidential Court Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that the agreement is a testament to the UAE’s continued commitment to improving global health services and meeting the health needs of communities in Africa.  The initiative envisages strategic partnerships, especially on the African continent, to achieve sustainable development…

Brazil’s shipbuilding and port sectors concluded 2024 with their most significant investment in 12 years, marking a transformative period for the country’s maritime economy. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. The industry has secured funding for more than 430 projects, including construction, repair, docking, equipment modernisation, shipyard expansions, and new port infrastructure. The approved funding in the last two years doubled the total prioritised during the preceding four years. Between 2023 and 2024, the number…

The Chinese government has committed to creating a Global South Research Centre to facilitate greater stakeholder engagement in public policy discussions. This announcement followed a meeting between Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian Finance Minister and Lu Hao, President of the Development Research Centre of the State Council of China. During the discussion, Lu Hao highlighted that at the 3rd FOCAC Summit, Chinese authorities encouraged dialogue between think tanks to advance public policies in Africa, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of…

India further consolidated its position as a global leader in startups and innovation with the inauguration of the CSIR Mega Innovation Complex in Mumbai. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The state-of-the-art complex spans nine floors and is designed to provide unparalleled support for startups, MSMEs, and industry stakeholders. With 24 fully equipped incubation labs, furnished office spaces, and networking hubs, the facility is set to accelerate India’s innovation trajectory. The source claims that the complex…

TV BRICS expands its network of partners in the Middle East and begins cooperation with Sada El-Balad (part of Cleopatra Media), one of the leading private media groups in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The agreement on joint activities was signed by Youssry Fahim Ghattas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cleopatra Media, and Ivan Polyakov, Chairman of TV BRICS International Media Network. The partners agreed to join efforts to strengthen Egypt’s position in the international media space and…

India has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the fourth country to successfully complete a space docking operation. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), involved manoeuvring two spacecraft from a 15-metre hold point to a 3-metre range, culminating in a flawless spacecraft capture. The operation included smooth retraction and rigidisation to ensure stability, with post-docking tests confirming control of the two satellites as a…

The UAE has announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale project combining solar power and battery storage systems. The project will be the largest of its kind and will provide renewable energy to consumers around the clock. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The project, located in Abu Dhabi, comprises a 5.2 gigawatt-hour (GW) solar photovoltaic plant (DC) and a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS). This will generate 1…

China has taken a major leap in nuclear fusion research with the successful development of a high-flux linear plasma generator. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. Designed to support the creation of materials critical for the “artificial sun,” a fusion-based energy system, the generator boasts cutting-edge capabilities. The device stretches 15.5 metres in length, weighs 22.5 tonnes. Remarkably, it can sustain continuous operation for over 24 hours. The “artificial sun” is a term for fusion…

Mamo Mihretu, representative of Ethiopian bank presented the results of financial in the economic sector. Reforms aimed at modernising the financial sector have already yielded significant results, including a surge in foreign exchange inflows and a doubling of bank reserves. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. He expressed confidence in the further development of key sectors of the economy. Agriculture is showing productivity growth, and mining is becoming one of the main drivers of…

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved the strategies of the republic’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and BRICS. The drafts of the relevant documents have been submitted by the government of the country for consideration by the head of state, reports BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS, referring to the administration of the Belarusian leader. It is specified that the approved Action Strategy for the implementation of foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus within the framework of…