Archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a 4,000-year-old fortified town, Al-Natah, nestled within the oasis of Khaybar in northwest Saudi Arabia. This discovery provides a unique glimpse into a period when local societies were transitioning from nomadic lifestyles to a more urban existence. The research suggests that Al-Natah, dating back to 2,400 BC in the… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Reveals Ancient 4,000-Year-Old Fortified Town
Category: Middle East
Iranian Doctors Achieve Success In Artificial Cornea Transplantation
Iranian doctors have successfully performed cornea transplantation using locally produced artificial corneas. Mahmoud Jabarvand, Chairman of Iran’s Ophthalmology Association, announced this landmark event, highlighting the efforts of Iranian scientists over the past five years to develop these artificial alternatives. This is reported by ParsToday, a partner of TV BRICS. Jabarvand noted that in cases where… Continue reading Iranian Doctors Achieve Success In Artificial Cornea Transplantation
Saudi Arabia Becomes Regional Leader In The Number Of Green Building Projects
Saudi Arabia has registered 2,000 of the 5,000 green building projects underway in the Middle East. The achievement reflects the kingdom’s commitment to sustainable development, said the country’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. His words were reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The rise in the number of such projects is linked… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Becomes Regional Leader In The Number Of Green Building Projects
UAE Energy And Infrastructure Minister: UAE Makes Significant Progress In Increasing Contribution Of Clean Energy Production To Total Energy Mix
The UAE has made significant strides in developing clean energy production, with 27.83 per cent of the country’s total energy mix coming from clean energy sources in 2023, according to Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei. The country is on track to achieve an ambitious target of 32 per cent clean… Continue reading UAE Energy And Infrastructure Minister: UAE Makes Significant Progress In Increasing Contribution Of Clean Energy Production To Total Energy Mix
Iran’s Space Agency Plans To Launch 14 Satellites Into Space
Iranian Space Agency (ISA) President Hossein Salarieh said 14 domestically-made satellites are ready to be launched soon, while another 30 are under construction for various purposes, as reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The official also noted that 12 satellites have been successfully put into orbit since 2021, indicating that the production… Continue reading Iran’s Space Agency Plans To Launch 14 Satellites Into Space
UAE To Increase Foreign Trade To US$108.9 Billion By 2031
UAE’s foreign trade volume aimed at nearly US$1,09 trillion, and non-oil exports grew by 25 per cent. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. In the first half of 2024, the UAE’s non-oil exports to 10 key trading partners grew by 28.7 per cent, while trade with the rest… Continue reading UAE To Increase Foreign Trade To US$108.9 Billion By 2031
Saudi Arabia Launches Initiatives To Empower The Non-Profit Sector In Mining
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is launching new initiatives aimed at empowering the non-profit sector and increasing its contribution to the country’s industry and mining. In line with the National Industrial Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the ministry has developed a comprehensive plan that aims to strengthen the sector’s position. The… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Launches Initiatives To Empower The Non-Profit Sector In Mining
Millennial Archaeological Site Discovered In Iran Unlocks Mysteries About Human Life
Scientists believe the archeological zone Sang-e Madan, in western Iran, represents one of the most extensive in the country, dating from one million to 40,000 years ago, according to Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The head of the archaeological investigation team, Nemat Hariri, pointed out the recent discoveries in the site have the… Continue reading Millennial Archaeological Site Discovered In Iran Unlocks Mysteries About Human Life
Black Gold Witnesses Century-Long Ups And Downs Of Iraqis’ Struggle For Independence
“Because of oil, the whole world has its eyes on Iraq,” Hussein sighed. “My whole life has a close connection with oil, and so has the fate of my country.” Hussein Ali Saeed, an 81-year-old resident, has spent his entire life in Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq renowned for its abundant oil reserves. As… Continue reading Black Gold Witnesses Century-Long Ups And Downs Of Iraqis’ Struggle For Independence
Analysts Forecast The UAE Economy To Grow By 6.2 Per Cent In 2025
The UAE economy will grow by 3.9 per cent in the current year 2024 and by 6.2 per cent in 2025. This was reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, citing data from the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). Analysts claim that the positive trend in the UAE economy is driven by… Continue reading Analysts Forecast The UAE Economy To Grow By 6.2 Per Cent In 2025