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…

Airline giant Emirates has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai, warning passengers not to travel to the airport as authorities assess a rapidly evolving security situation in the region. In a statement posted on the airline’s official X account under the heading “Operational Update”, the carrier confirmed that all flights have been halted until further notice. “All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended. Please do not go to the airport,” the airline said. “The safety…

Recognition highlights the Emirates’ ongoing commitment to preserving cultural and archaeological landmarks The Ministry of Culture announced that five UAE sites have been inscribed on the Islamic World Tangible Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO). As reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The newly listed sites include Saruq Al Hadid in Dubai and four locations in Sharjah: Al Faya, the historic towers and forts of Khorfakkan, Al Nahwa, and…

The achievement is the result of the development of an innovation ecosystem and targeted support for Iranian knowledge-based companies Iran has obtained licences for six new cell therapy products and has risen in the global ranking in regenerative medicine from 12th to 7th place. Some of these products represent advanced technologies and have export potential, as reported by Nour News, a partner of TV BRICS. The report notes that 148 advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are currently licensed worldwide, seven…

National programme aims to connect enterprises within integrated value chains Iran has inaugurated 1,325 industrial units of various sizes over the past 18 months under the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, generating direct employment for more than 80,000 people. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, according to IRNA, a partner of TV BRICS. Addressing participants, the minister underlined the decisive contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to job creation and to…

City achieves third consecutive year of record-breaking tourism, with December alone surpassing two million visitors Dubai has set a new global benchmark in tourism by welcoming 19.59 million international visitors in 2025, marking a 5 per cent increase from the previous year and the third consecutive year of record growth, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, the emirate capped the year with an exceptional performance in…

International recognition highlights Sharjah’s leadership in early childhood care, education policy and system-wide reform UNESCO has selected Sharjah as the first Arab city to take part in the pilot phase of an international self-assessment tool for early childhood systems, recognising the emirate’s sustained efforts to advance early childhood care and education. According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, the decision places Sharjah among a limited group of global pioneers testing UNESCO’s international evaluation framework for early…

New platform aims to streamline data analysis, academic writing and access to advanced computing tools Iran has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to support researchers and modernise scientific workflows across the country. The platform has been developed to empower the national research community by providing integrated access to advanced AI tools within a single digital environment. According to Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, the system offers a comprehensive set of solutions aimed at making research…

Iran’s exports to African countries recorded a 66 per cent year-on-year increase during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, highlighting a sharp acceleration in trade ties with the continent, according to official data published by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. Between late March and late December 2025, Iran’s total trade turnover with 39 African states reached approximately US$940 million, reflecting intensified economic engagement and the impact of coordinated government initiatives. Officials attributed the growth…

In the United Arab Emirates, the final stage of the ban on the use of single-use plastic products will come into force on 1 January 2026. The restrictions will apply to a broader range of items, including beverage cups with lids, cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, and food containers made of polystyrene. This was reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. At the same time, a complete ban will be introduced on the use of single-use bags…