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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
India officially becomes BRICS Chair
The country has presented its priorities for 2026, focusing on technology and sustainable development
From 1 January 2026, the BRICS chairmanship officially passes from Brazil to India.
Ethiopia launches drone delivery of vaccines and medicines
Technology helps speed up access to medical care
The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has begun delivering essential medicines and vaccines using drones to areas at risk of Marburg virus infection.
BRICS launches grain exchange and digital platform for investors at Russia’s initiative
The new mechanisms are designed to strengthen economic cooperation and increase trade turnover among the group’s countries
At Russia’s initiative, BRICS is creating the BRICS Grain Exchange and a digital platform to attract investment into special economic zones (SEZs).
Egypt’s port sets guinness world record for deepest artificial basin
The achievement highlights Egypt’s strategy to strengthen its position as a regional transport and logistics hub
Egypt received a Guinness World Records certificate recognising Ain Sokhna Port as the world’s deepest land-based artificial port basin, with a depth of 19 metres.
Al Ain in UAE to become capital of Arab tourism in 2026
Al Ain's new status reflects the growing appeal of the Emirates as a tourist destination in the region
Al Ain, a major city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (UAE), has been selected as the capital of Arab tourism for 2026.
Iran develops radiopharmaceuticals to treat 30 types of cancer
Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran called these medicines among the best in the world
One or two domestic radiopharmaceuticals created in Iran are capable of treating up to 30 types of oncological diseases.
Indonesia stops rice imports after building up record stocks
Indonesian authorities launch a stock distribution programme after rice reserves exceeded the norm by 1.7 million tonnes
Indonesia has stopped importing rice, building up record stocks of 3.7 million tonnes, which is significantly higher than the usual level of 2 million tonnes and guarantees that domestic demand will be fully met.
Expert: More than 230,000 Chinese tourists visit Moscow in six months
The city authorities note a rise in individual visitors and are adapting services specifically for them
In the first six months of 2025, over 230,000 tourists from China visited Moscow.
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