Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem met with UAE Ambassador to Cairo Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of water resources development. During the meeting, Sweilem emphasised the need for joint efforts in the Arab region, in finding innovative solutions to overcome water problems, including increasing the use of non-conventional sources. The minister expressed Egypt’s readiness to cooperate with the UAE and transfer expertise in water purification and reuse. A…

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…

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…

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, which will be held in Moscow from 30 August to 1 September 2024, has already attracted the attention of the world’s best athletes.  More than 30 countries have already confirmed participation in the tournament, including Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. This shows the tournament’s great popularity at the international level, reports the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Russian Federation. Ambassador of the UAE to the Russian Federation…

During a meeting in Egypt, Mahmoud Essmat, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Mariam Al Kaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Cairo discussed opportunities to strengthen co-operation and investment in these fields. Essmat praised the historic ties between Egypt and the UAE, calling them “a prime example of constructive cooperation among Arab states”. He noted the successful partnerships between UAE companies and the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, especially in the fields of renewable energy and energy…

Leading property companies in the UAE have launched many major projects since the beginning of the year, offering a variety of investment opportunities for investors and those wishing to live and work in the country. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. Experts expect the UAE property market to maintain its upward trend in 2024, with new projects from the government and private sector covering various property and infrastructure segments. Several residential and commercial…

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…

This selection supports the UAE’s participation in international initiatives and the sharing of best practices to improve statistical analyses, and promotes the creation of digital platforms for data sharing. Key Role The UN Statistical Commission, comprising 24 countries elected by the Economic and Social Council, is the pinnacle of the global statistical system. The UAE’s election to the commission highlights the country as a leader in the digital transformation of statistics and celebrates national and international improvements in the statistical…

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced its participation in the upcoming World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2024 to be held in Abu Dhabi from 16-18 April. The government agency intends to showcase the country’s progress in the clean energy transition and its ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. MoEI’s Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affair, Sharif Al Olama emphasised the significance of…

The main objective of the event is to share innovations and solutions, as well as explore ways to drive positive urban development in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. City leaders, developers, architects, designers, urban planners, non-governmental organisations, financial institutions, SME (small and medium enterprises) networks and international trade delegations have been invited to attend the forum. They explored strategies for thermal resilience, climate change mitigation and adaptation as part of a shared mission to create more prosperous, equitable,…