Egypt's Ministry of Transport announced significant progress on the Rubiki-10th of Ramadan-Belbeis railway line, which spans 63.5 km and is part of the larger Ain Sokhna-Alexandria logistics corridor. Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner, claimed that the development is being carried out by national contractors with the assistance of local specialists. The project includes the construction of modern bridges, new railway tracks, and passenger and goods terminals. It is designed to connect the dry port and logistics zone in Ramadan City's 10th district to significant Red Sea and Mediterranean p
Air India, a Tata Group company, has inked an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to supply sustainable aviation fuel. The agreement is the first collaboration between an Indian airline and a domestic fuel supplier for SAF, a biofuel seen as crucial for reducing carbon emissions in aviation. IOC has gained international approval for producing SAF from recycled cooking oil at its Panipat refinery, becoming the first Indian refiner to do so. The company aims to increase its manufacturing capacity to 35,000 tonnes per year by the end of 2025, sourcing raw materials from hotels, restaurants,
Parliament has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, which represents a key step in reshaping the country's marine sector. Union Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the legislation, which is designed to improve port operations by increasing discipline and efficiency while aligning India's framework with top global models. Sonowal remarked that the bill was carefully developed to reflect Singapore's integrated planning and the EU's strong environmental standards. He underlined the importance of continuous improvement in India's port infrastructure to generate
Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), a defence public sector company, reached record exports of $106.17 million in the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company reported a 14.18% increase compared to $92.98 million in the previous year, marking its highest export achievement to date. The company's main export destinations include France, Spain, the US, UK, Israel, Sweden, Mauritius, Armenia, Sri Lanka, the Seychelles, and special economic zones. BEL has supplied radar warning receivers, missile approach warning systems, TR modules, Data Link II, coastal radar systems, EO systems, communication
Sri Lanka has outlined a clear economic strategy to increase exports and strengthen its foreign exchange reserves. The government is focusing on developing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), with an ambitious objective of increasing apparel exports to $8 billion by 2030. Officials stated that market diversity is essential for long-term stability, as global demand for high-quality clothes rises. According to Abeysinghe, expanding trade partnerships will not only secure new markets but also better integrate Sri Lanka into global supply chains. He stated that the approach is more than just selling
Kenya is pressing ahead with a dual energy strategy, strengthening its renewable sector and expanding its small oil industry. The East African nation has set ambitious renewable energy targets, with geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar now accounting for approximately 90% of power generation, up from 50% in 2000. Major projects like the Lake Turkana Wind Farm and widespread geothermal development have helped Kenya establish itself as Africa's clean energy leader. Additionally, Kenya is preparing to increase crude oil exports. After its initial small-scale shipment in 2019, the government tar
Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy reaffirmed the government's commitment to making India a global hub for steel production. He stated that the country is focusing on expanding export markets while also encouraging sustainable "green steel" production. Global oversupply, weak demand in traditional export markets, and seasonal slowdowns in construction have all weighed on India's steel industry. To safeguard domestic producers, the government imposed a 12% provisional duty on non-alloy and alloy steel flat products for 200 days beginning April 2025. This approach has greatly reduced import
PM Modi launched two major highway projects worth about ₹11,000 crore in New Delhi, calling them part of a "development revolution" to reduce traffic and boost connectivity across the National Capital Region. He stated that these projects demonstrate his government's commitment to reforms that expand good governance and make people's lives easier. The inaugurated stretches include the 10.1-kilometre Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway, built at 5,300 crore, and the Alipur-Dichaon Kalan segment of UER-II, built with an investment of 5,580 crore. The Dwarka Expressway link would connect
Qatar Tourism reported that the tourism sector contributed QR55 billion ($15 billion) to the country's GDP in 2024, representing around 8% of the economy. This represents a 14% increase over 2023 and brings the country closer to meeting its Tourism Strategy 2030 goal of a 10-12% share of GDP. Officials credit this expansion to coordinated strategies led by Qatar Tourism and its promotional division, Visit Qatar. In early 2025, Visit Qatar launched a number of regional and international campaigns to attract visitors, including the "Moments Made for You" summer promotion, which targeted GCC
The Union Cabinet approved manufacturing and infrastructure projects worth about ₹18,500 crore. The decisions include four semiconductor projects in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, a 700 MW hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, and Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro expansion. With these approvals, the India Semiconductor Mission now has 10 sanctioned projects since June 2023. The four new proposals—SiCSem, Continental Device India Pvt Ltd, 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package Technologies—represent an investment of around ₹4,600 crore and will create over 2