In a significant step to deepen economic ties and foster youth-driven innovation, the Young Innovators Dialogue, hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in South Africa, has created a pivotal platform connecting the country’s emerging entrepreneurs with opportunities in the UAE. The event, held in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Tuesday, brought together young innovators, investors and mentors, underscoring a shared commitment to cross-border collaboration. As stated by Mahash Saeed Alhameli, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to South…

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to implement three joint projects in the tourism sector, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. Speaking exclusively to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, the minister confirmed that the initiative marks a new phase of cooperation between the two countries. The projects include the development of the “Coco Beach” resort in Lagos, the construction of a cultural centre in Abuja,…

The United Arab Emirates has become the leading market for Egypt’s engineering exports in 2025, as the sector continues to expand and strengthen its position in global trade. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. Between January and August 2025, Egyptian engineering exports rose by 12 per cent, reaching US$4.18 billion compared with US$3.75 billion during the same period in 2024. This represents the highest level recorded in the sector’s history for the first…

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with representatives of the South African Business Council in the UAE to review opportunities to expand trade, investmentб and private sector collaboration between the two countries. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. Discussions noted that the UAE’s non-oil trade with South Africa reached US$8.5 billion in 2024, a 14 per cent increase compared to 2023 and a 120 per cent rise…

A press statement by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) warning Israel against annexing parts of the occupied West Bank is circulating on global media platforms — and in South Africa, it has struck a familiar chord. For many South Africans, the message from the UAE carries deeper meaning than just Middle Eastern diplomacy. It touches on questions of justice, liberation, and the right of a people to self-determination — themes central to South Africa’s own history of resistance against apartheid.…

TV Trade between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced a dramatic surge, reaching US$4.8 billion in the first half of 2025. This represents a 77.7 per cent increase compared to the US$2.7 billion recorded during the same period in 2024, as reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The announcement coincided with a visit to Cairo by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to the official data, Egyptian exports to the UAE…

The United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Rwanda have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the Global South.  The agreement, made under the framework of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, seeks to promote ethical AI practices and governance that will support economic and societal progress in developing nations, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. As part of the collaboration, the three countries signed…

UAE’s President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides discussed the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The Indian Head of Government and the UAE’s President expressed their desire to further strengthen bilateral relations in the interests of sustainable development and prosperity of the peoples of the two states. Emphasis was placed on enhancing opportunities…

The South African government has initiated a formal investigation following the emergence of leaked documents allegedly tied to Ukraine’s intelligence services. The documents, published anonymously online, suggest that Ukrainian operatives have established a network of legal entities in the United Arab Emirates to covertly procure military and technical equipment from South Africa and other countries, raising red flags within Pretoria’s security and foreign affairs structures. According to a senior official familiar with the matter, authorities are actively verifying the authenticity…

Nigeria has entered into a significant partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip young Nigerians with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training, and access to global innovation networks. This was reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. During a high-level visit to the UAE, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande met with representatives from the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre to outline joint initiatives under the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA). The partnership is set to foster innovation, increase…