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 patients suffer from stem cell degeneration affecting both eyes, native artificial corneas could be a viable solution when native stem cells cannot be used. He…

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 to Saudi Arabia’s rapidly increasing population and increased focus on environmental awareness, which is fuelling a shift towards energy-efficient buildings and the use of eco-friendly…

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 energy by 2030.  In an exclusive interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, Al Mazrouei highlighted the progress made. “From…

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 of domestically-made satellites is accelerating as the ISA establishes joint projects with the country’s private sector. Earlier this year, Iran successfully sent the domestically designed…

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 of the world grew by 12.6 per cent. Gold, jewellery, oils, aluminium, copper wires, printed materials, silverware, iron and steel products, and perfumes emerged as…

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 main areas of focus include upgrading the skills of the labour force, attracting investment, expanding the range of services provided and stimulating non-oil exports. This…

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 prospects of reshaping and further decoding the understanding of ancient human civilizations. “That survey underscored the site’s importance as a key archaeological zone in southern…

“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 this retired Iraqi oil worker sees it, his hometown is dotted with flames raging above the oil fields, with silver oil pipelines stretching from afar…

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 continued growth in tourism activity, a revival in the property market, and international trade. The fund’s report also notes that the country’s financial system is…

Iran’s Water and Wastewater Company announced that drinking water has been supplied to 10,000 villages across the country in the past four years. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The source also reported that 11 desalination plants have been put into operation in the country during the tenure of the current government. The official said that 81 per cent of the equipment and items used in the water sector are produced domestically. Earlier, Iran’s Ministry…