New regulatory decision allows eligible adults and adolescents aged 12 and over to receive a once-daily oral therapy when systemic treatment is required⁠ The United Arab Emirates has approved a new oral treatment option for non-segmental vitiligo, making the country the first in the world to authorise the therapy for eligible adults and adolescents aged 12 and above who require systemic treatment. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved the expanded therapeutic indication for upadacitinib, allowing its use in patients with…

These technologies help doctors respond more quickly, make more accurate diagnoses and treat conditions more effectively The United Arab Emirates’ healthcare system is making greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. This was reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. In Abu Dhabi, AI-powered systems are being used to analyse mammograms. Algorithms help to identify changes in tissue structure that may indicate pathological processes. Smart wards equipped with contactless sensors are being introduced in the emirate’s…

The initiative will connect information on water resources, farmers and cropping patterns to support more efficient water management Iran is preparing to connect agricultural production and cropping pattern systems with water resource databases to improve water use and determine consumption volumes for individual farmers, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This was reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The first stage will involve linking the system of the Ministry of Energy, which contains data on water resources, with…

Iran Identifies New Priorities for the Development of Renewable Energy The 10th International Iran Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (IRAN REC 2026) has concluded in Tehran. The event brought together government officials, investors, representatives of the private sector and academia. The TV BRICS International Media Network acted as the forum’s information partner. The central topics of the business programme included the development of the green electricity market and further improvement of electricity trading mechanisms, the participation of industry in the…

The new technology enables earlier detection of bacterial contamination and strengthens public health protection across the emirate Dubai Municipality has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to improve household water quality testing, enabling the early and accurate detection of bacterial contamination, including Legionella and Escherichia coli (E. coli). According to the municipality, the upgraded service enhances laboratory capabilities and supports the protection of public health, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The expanded testing system now…

The network will link 11 cities and regions across the UAE and relieve pressure on the roads, offering an affordable and comfortable alternative A national passenger rail network has come into operation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The first journey departed from the emirate of Fujairah to the emirate of Abu Dhabi, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The arrival of the first train from Fujairah station at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu…

This project, the first of its kind in the country, has won a national social innovation competition Iranian engineers have developed a mobile water purification unit that operates without being connected to the mains electricity supply or the water mains. The invention can be used in remote areas with underdeveloped infrastructure, as well as in emergency situations. This was reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Following several stages of evaluation, the project was recognised as the…

The initiative has enabled electric vehicles in the country to travel more than 310 million kilometres The Green Charger Initiative, launched by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has become a cornerstone for accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility and consolidating Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading cities in the green economy and smart infrastructure. Since its launch in 2014, the initiative has achieved outstanding results: it has supplied over 62,000 megawatt-hours of electricity, enabling electric vehicles…

New high-tech facility uses cutting-edge genetic analysis to strengthen food safety and public health protection Dubai Municipality has launched a pioneering genomics laboratory designed to detect foodborne viruses using advanced genetic technologies, marking the first facility of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The new laboratory, named ViruGenetics, represents a major step in strengthening food safety systems and enhancing the emirate’s public health monitoring capabilities through cutting-edge scientific innovation.…

The application helps people with hearing impairments communicate, study, and work by removing language barriers Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has obtained a patent for an application that translates sign language into text and back using artificial intelligence (AI). The development enables people with hearing impairments from different countries to communicate in real time. This was reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The programme converts gestures into written words and transforms typed text into animated…