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14 minutes 55 sec. BRICS News Digest for the previous week
Indonesian President confirms country's desire to join BRICS
He noted that membership in the group is important for Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed the country's keen interest in joining the group.
Brazil notes the country's growing popularity as tourist destination
Foreign tourists bring more than US$5 billion to the Brazilian economy
Brazil's Ministry of Tourism announced that foreign tourists brought R$30.821 billion (US$5.1 billion) to the Brazilian economy in 2024.
Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia: BRICS group's influence continues to grow
BRICS continues to attract attention from over 30 countries seeking membership
Ambassador of Russia to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin, has voiced confidence in Ethiopia’s potential to make substantial contributions to the BRICS group.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasises importance of country's technological progress
The country has made strides in space, semiconductors electronic devices and electric vehicles
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the importance of technological advancement and investment, saying the country has made strides in a host of new technologies including space, semiconductors, electronic devices and electric vehicles.
China pioneers global standard in stem cell data management
It promotes interoperability across databases, data management platforms, and web interfaces used in stem cell research
China has set a major milestone in biotechnology by launching ISO8472-1, the world’s first global standard specifically designed for managing stem cell data, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Zoology.
Saudi Arabia reveals ancient 4,000-year-old fortified town
With the aid of aerial observations, researchers identified pathways and housing foundations
Archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a 4,000-year-old fortified town, Al-Natah, nestled within the oasis of Khaybar in northwest Saudi Arabia.
South Africa restores 31 key rail corridors to boost public transport and economic growth
The South African government aims to transport at least 250 million tonnes of cargo annually by 2029
South Africa’s railway infrastructure is taking a significant leap forward as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) announced the restoration of 31 out of 40 priority rail corridors.
Egypt's Prime Minister stresses the importance of the Export Reimbursement Programme for the country's economic growth
The programme plays an important role in achieving the government's goal of doubling exports in priority sectors
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting to review the implementation of the programme.
Iran advances in space technology using artificial intelligence in satellites
Chamran1 and Khayyam are examples of innovation in monitoring satellite images and analysing data
In recent years, Iran has achieved significant results in the development of satellites and remote measurement technologies.
Trade turnover between the UAE and Saudi Arabia grows by 25 per cent in four years
Mutual direct investment between the two countries is also showing high growth rates
Trade turnover between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has grown 25 per cent since 2019, reaching 113 billion Saudi riyals (US$30 billion) by the end of 2023.
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