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BRICS News Digest for the previous week
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries
Heads of Kazakhstan and Russia sign statement on deepening strategic partnership
It includes 36 points
Astana hosted talks between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China leads the global fight against desertification with groundbreaking achievements
Over the past four decades, the nation has successfully restored approximately 4.33 million hectares of desertified land
China has become the world’s first country to achieve zero growth in land degradation and now stands as the largest global contributor to afforestation, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA).
Riyadh presents metro project
The metro will have 85 stations
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has unveiled the design of a metro to be opened in Riyadh.
Foreign tourists bring US$6 billion to Brazil's economy in 2024
In the first 10 months of this year, more than 5.4 million international tourists visited Brazil
In 2024, foreign tourists contributed a record US$6 billion to Brazil's economy, the highest figure in history.
Indian Government launches programme to support sustainable agriculture
The initiative is expected to reduce public health risks associated with the use of fertilisers and pesticides
India's Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) programme to promote organic farming across the country.
South Africa and Ethiopia to consider establishing joint fund for innovative research
The two sides emphasised the importance of African coordination in the development and implementation of advanced technologies
Ethiopia's Minister of Innovation and Technology Baisa Bedada met with his South African counterpart Blade Nzimande.
Egypt hosts Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance
The dialogue aimed to strengthen the implementation of the African Union's AI strategy
The closing session of the second Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance was chaired by Amr Talaat, Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
Iran to launch new satellite into orbit using Russian carrier rocket
The launch is planned for 2025
Moscow and Tehran are planning to put into orbit a satellite developed in Iran using a Russian rocket. This was revealed by Hossein Shahrabi, CEO of one of the country's leading innovation companies.
UAE unveils federal law to strengthen its arts and culture sector
The law highlights the importance of new technologies and virtual platforms
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted a landmark federal decree-law designed to elevate the nation’s arts sector, aiming to foster creativity, attract talent, and bolster the creative economy.
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