Iran’s new AI platform is structured across four integrated layers; a specialised data centre to host advanced AI equipment, a comprehensive software framework to manage resources, a network linking natural language – to businesses, researchers, and the general public. Together, these components lay the foundation for a system that goes
India has accelerated its adoption of ethanol-blended petrol, achieving a 20% mix (E20) five years ahead of schedule. The government credits the policy with reducing carbon emissions by nearly 70 million tonnes since 2014 and saving around $15.5 billion in foreign reserves. Officials see this as critical to curbing road
After a reported one-week pause, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has recommenced truck-loading and the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This return to the market, which began in the first week of August 2025 and was reflected in downstream allocations on the Thursday of that week, has helped alleviate recent
Over the past two decades, manufacturing has become a battleground for automation and digital adoption. While countries like China and South Korea have surged ahead, the UK has struggled to keep pace. Nearly half of British manufacturers report that a lack of technical skills is the biggest barrier to leveraging
Artificial intelligence is rapidly embedding itself into cancer research and treatment, transforming what was once science fiction into clinical reality. By 2030, analysts project the global AI-in-healthcare market could surpass $187 billion, with oncology commanding a significant share of this growth. The excitement is understandable as cancer remains one of
Ethiopia’s increasing meat and by-products exports are significantly driven by its expanded offerings. The country now exports 21 different types of offal, such as liver, heart, kidney, and tongue, in addition to traditional meat cuts. This diversification has created specialised market opportunities, particularly in the Middle East, where these offal
A Flagship for a Multipolar Maritime Order On 25 July 2025, the Russian Navy re-floated the Admiral Nakhimov, a Kirov-class nuclear-powered cruiser, marking her return to the water after more than 25 years of deep modernisation (Military Watch Magazine, 2025). Less than a month later, on 18 August 2025, she
China’s largest lithium producer, Ganfeng Lithium, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lithium Argentina to merge three adjacent brine deposits in Salta province. The joint venture aims to deliver 150,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) each year, placing it among South America’s biggest lithium projects. The announcement follows
The Middle East’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing transformative growth, with the United Arab Emirates, (UAE) – specifically Abu Dhabi, emerging as a central hub of innovation, investment, and global influence. Recent data from the Abu Dhabi Chamber paints a picture that the emirate is no longer merely participating
The meeting between United States (US) President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has attracted intense scrutiny, not only for its political symbolism but also for its potential consequences for global energy markets. Analysts warn that, while headlines may drive short-term sentiment shifts, the deeper structural issues