Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a sustainable energy future and its leading role in developing renewable energy. The remarks came on the sidelines of International Clean Energy Day, which is celebrated on 26 January.  The Minister stressed the importance of the day to recognise the significance of clean energy in achieving climate goals through a just and sustainable energy transition, ensuring both energy security and a clean future for…

TV BRICS expands its network of partners in the Middle East and begins cooperation with Sada El-Balad (part of Cleopatra Media), one of the leading private media groups in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The agreement on joint activities was signed by Youssry Fahim Ghattas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cleopatra Media, and Ivan Polyakov, Chairman of TV BRICS International Media Network. The partners agreed to join efforts to strengthen Egypt’s position in the international media space and…

The newly signed comprehensive cooperation treaty between Russia and Iran sends a clear signal to the world that the two nations are determined to further strengthen bilateral relations and meet external challenges in their quest for a just international world order, Middle East expert Murad Sadygzade has told RT. Although the document is not aimed at any particular nation and focuses mostly on trade, economic, and humanitarian ties between the two partners, Sadygzade believes it was still partly a result…

The UAE has announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale project combining solar power and battery storage systems. The project will be the largest of its kind and will provide renewable energy to consumers around the clock. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The project, located in Abu Dhabi, comprises a 5.2 gigawatt-hour (GW) solar photovoltaic plant (DC) and a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS). This will generate 1…

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…

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…

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The meeting explored opportunities to deepen the strategic partnership between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with both sides reaffirming their dedication to advancing joint efforts that bolster regional development and prosperity. Both sides emphasised the importance of…

Saudi Arabia has made strides in water desalination, improving efficiency by 80 per cent and slashing costs by 50 per cent in recent years, according to Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, the Kingdom’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. This is reported by Arab News. Daily desalination output has surged to 6 million cubic metres, contributing to a total capacity of 11.3 million cubic metres. This leap forward has been made possible by expanding water transmission networks, now spanning over…

Saudi Arabia is set to host a landmark United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP16), introducing a pioneering Green Zone and thematic days to galvanise global action against land degradation. This is reported by Arab News. As the COP16 Presidency, Saudi Arabia is establishing a dedicated Green Zone to serve as a focal point for raising awareness and facilitating collaboration. This innovative space will bring together key decision-makers from scientific, governmental, non-governmental, business, and community…