New international index recognises Dubai among the world’s leading smart cities for artificial intelligence adoption, digital transformation and technology-driven public services Dubai has been ranked as the world’s second-leading intelligent city in a newly published global assessment, highlighting the emirate’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and smart city development, as reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a TV BRICS partner. The international index evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries, measuring how effectively urban centres deploy AI and digital technologies to…

Shipments to African markets increase by 40 per cent in volume as demand grows across the continent Russia has significantly expanded its agricultural exports to African countries, with the value of shipments rising by 35 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, as reported by Agroexpert, a TV BRICS partner. From January to May 2026, Russia supplied agricultural products worth around US$2.9 billion to more than 40 African countries. Export volumes increased…

Bilateral trade reaches US$197 billion in first half of 2026, with expanded market access driving growth in agricultural and industrial goods China-Africa trade reached a historic US$197 billion in the first half of 2026, marking the strongest performance for bilateral economic relations during the January-June period, as reported by DNE Africa, a TV BRICS partner. The growth was supported by expanded duty-free access for African products, which increased opportunities for exporters across the continent and strengthened economic ties between China and…

What role do rare earth metals play in the economies of the BRICS countries? Why are they referred to as the “vitamins of industry”? Read more in this TV BRICS article Vitamins of industry In recent years, the term “rare earth metals” has been heard increasingly often. They are discussed in the context of the development of the space industry, green energy, electronics, robotics and medicine. In essence, without rare earth metals (REMs), it is impossible to build today’s high-tech…

The parties plan to take cooperation to a new level, focusing on the implementation of joint initiatives India and African countries intend to move towards the practical implementation of joint projects in the areas of digital technologies, healthcare, investment and climate resilience. This was agreed upon by participants of the international conference “Partners for Progress: Africa and India in the Emerging Global Order”, held in Addis Ababa. The event was reported by ANI, a TV BRICS partner. Politicians, diplomats, business representatives…

Planned agreements aim to modernise broadcasting, strengthen digital capabilities and deepen South-South cooperation between the two countries Zimbabwe and Malaysia are preparing a new phase of cooperation in the media sector through a series of agreements focused on broadcasting development, technology exchange and professional training, as reported by Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), a TV BRICS partner. The planned Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) follow a benchmarking visit by a delegation from Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to Malaysia, where officials…

BRICS countries account for a significant share of the global fertiliser market. What advantages does this provide for the group and the Global South as a whole? Read more in this TV BRICS article The global fertiliser market and BRICS The fertiliser market is now a strategically important sector. It underpins sustainable development, food security, and even national sovereignty. In this respect, the outlook for BRICS countries is highly positive. On the one hand, the group includes some of the…

The partnership between the media network and the Xinhua News Agency is reaching a new level Ahead of its BRICS chairmanship, the People’s Republic of China is strengthening its presence in the global media landscape. The TV BRICS International Media Network and Xinhua News Agency, the state news agency of the People’s Republic of China, have announced the expansion of their cooperation in the field of mass communications. The enhanced partnership includes closer cooperation in the creation and distribution of…

The plan focuses on advancing joint initiatives, digitalisation and improving the quality of healthcare services More than 70 representatives of the BRICS countries and their partners adopted a declaration following a visit to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, northern India. This was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The participants identified nine priority areas for cooperation in healthcare, including two initiatives proposed by India. “The first is a mission for healthy lifestyles,…

Students have praised the Russian oil company Tatneft for sponsoring their studies at the Higher Petroleum University of Oil in the Republic of Tatarstan, saying it paved the way for them to become among the world’s top oil engineers.  Egyptian postgraduate student, Sayed Tarek Aboelsaud Zarif Abdallah, and his Russian counterpart, Liana Idrisova, told African Times during an Oil Summit in the city of Almetyevsk that they have honed their skills as engineers since arriving at the Almetyevsk State Technological…