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…

Iranian researchers have unveiled a biotechnological method that allows poultry feathers – one of the largest by-products of the livestock sector – to be converted into protein-rich meal suitable for use in animal feed. The development stems from a national research project supported by the Iran National Science Foundation, as reported by IRNA, a partner of TV BRICS. Experts noted that slaughterhouse waste is often used in livestock feed despite its relatively low nutritional value. Feathers, which account for around…

Sharjah has achieved a new global milestone by securing “advanced affiliation” within the World Health Organisation’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities – becoming the first Arab city to attain this level of membership. This is reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The recognition reflects the emirate’s long-standing commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of older residents and fostering an inclusive environment for all age groups. The upgrade from basic to advanced affiliation acknowledges…

Iran has developed a resorbable bone graft produced using 3D technology. It is used to correct severe bone defects, reports Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the knowledge-based company whose specialists created the material, the graft is intended for the reconstruction of various parts of the body, including the bones of the upper and lower jaw. It can be used both for recovery after serious fractures resulting from accidents and for the treatment of congenital conditions.…

Israel has carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Qatar, targeting what it claimed were senior leaders of Hamas, in an escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East and derail fragile mediation efforts. Videos shared on social media showed residents in the Qatari capital, Doha, fleeing in panic as explosions lit up the night sky. Huge plumes of smoke rose over the city, with unverified footage depicting buildings reduced to rubble and ambulances racing to the scene. In a statement, the…

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) could increase the GDP of Middle Eastern countries by US$320 billion by 2030, which would account for approximately 2 per cent of the expected global profits from the use of this technology. This was stated by Khaled Hanafi Secretary General Union of Arab Chambers (General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture), at an AI forum in El Alamein, Egypt. TvAccording to him, the Arab countries’ AI initiative is aimed not only…

Iran has officially launched a nationwide initiative to monitor land subsidence in areas surrounding its historic and cultural heritage sites. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The plan aims to establish a continuous, scientific system for tracking ground subsidence in heritage zones across the country. Government institutions fully support practical, transparent projects focused on protecting Iran’s cultural assets. Experts stressed the importance of integrating modern technology into heritage management, recommending the deployment of smart monitoring…