Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a pioneering international water research centre, designed to tackle critical global water challenges. Unveiled during Sustainability Innovation Week at the UNCCD COP16 conference, the initiative was introduced under the patronage of Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. This is reported by Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This centre, created in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), aims to…

Brazil has achieved remarkable milestones in wind energy production, setting two consecutive records. The country recorded a peak hourly average generation of 23,699 MW, followed by a daily average record of 18,976 MW the next day.  These figures, released by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, underscore wind energy’s growing prominence in Brazil’s energy mix. According to the ministry, these achievements highlight the critical role of wind power in diversifying the nation’s energy matrix and advancing its sustainability goals. Favourable…

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Medvedev’s official page in social networks, he is in China on a two-day visit. The representative of the Russian side conveyed to his Chinese counterpart a personal message and best wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Medvedev drew attention to the constructive interaction between the leaders of the two states. “The current unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive partnership…

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has officially opened the first phase of the Hawasa Corridor development, which he says continues the urban development efforts initiated in Addis Ababa but offers a unique approach.  Features of the new project include wide pavements, dedicated bike lanes and the use of local modern lighting technology, which emphasises innovation and sustainability. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. “While progress has been made, much remains to be done to complete these transformative…

A teleconference dedicated to the creation of the Museum of African Culture in Moscow was held at three venues in Russia, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon. The dialogue was also attended by representatives of Benin, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Guinea, Morocco, South Africa, and Zambia. Diplomats, representatives of ministries, museums and universities, journalists and collectors shared their vision of developing cultural ties between Russia and the African continent. Ilya Ilyin, Dean of the Faculty of Global Processes and First Vice-President of the…

More than 2.5 thousand guests attended the IX International Kremlin Charity Cadet Ball. Gostiny Dvor gathered pupils of cadet schools, representatives of youth organisations, as well as young people from 35 countries, including Venezuela, Vietnam, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Mexico, UAE, and Ethiopia. Diplomats from the embassies of Belarus, China, Guinea, Nigeria, Panama, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and Turkmenistan, were guests of honour. This year’s it is dedicated to the “Year of the Family” announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The…

Oleg Preksin is Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Russian Financial and Banking Union, Vice-President of the Council of the Association of Banks of Russia, and a member of the Financial Sector Working Group of the BRICS Business Council. He graduated from the Moscow Finance Institute, worked in banking, analytical and administrative spheres in Russia and abroad, and held senior positions in domestic and foreign banks. How would you characterise the BRICS countries’ cooperation in the financial and economic…

Egyptian Finance Minister, Ahmed Kouchouk, has announced a number of government initiatives aimed at boosting the national economy. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. During a recent Scientific Association for Tax Legislation conference, Kuchouk highlighted three main areas of focus: strengthening cooperation with the private sector, promoting the transition to clean energy and launching a programme to boost export activities. “We, alongside the business community, are partners in enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian…

Iran has extended a collaborative invitation to member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), highlighting its expertise and readiness to engage in advanced oil and gas technology development. This initiative aims to foster partnerships across upstream and downstream sectors, as reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Iran identified key areas for cooperation, such as gas reservoir exploration, enhanced recovery methods, gas storage solutions, and carbon dioxide management. Other proposals include advancing mini-LNG technologies, developing…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured fifth place globally in the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index, as reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The index, launched by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in 2022, evaluates countries on the readiness and effectiveness of their quality infrastructure systems in achieving sustainability goals. By prioritising key areas such as standards implementation, conformity assessment, accreditation, metrology, and robust market surveillance, the UAE has created…