His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled a significant national program aimed at strengthening the UAE's status as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. The campaign aims to attract 10,000 Emirati entrepreneurs and create 30,000 new jobs by 2030. Sheikh Mohammed announced the plan on his official social media platforms, emphasising that the initiative will provide new economic opportunities and inspire young Emiratis to take advantage of the country's healthy and quickly rising economy. The
Dubai is establishing itself as a vital hub for higher education, drawing an increasing number of Indian institutions and students. The city recently celebrated a significant milestone with the opening of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad's (IIM-A) first overseas campus at Dubai International Academic City. This move shows Dubai's objective of providing globally competitive academic opportunities while creating cultural proximity for Indian students. According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority's (KHDA) 2024-2025 study, Indian students make up 42% of all internatio
Namibia has made a significant step forward in its clean energy transition with the opening of Africa's first fully integrated green hydrogen production and refuelling facility. Rt Honourable Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare led the historic occasion on behalf of President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, which was attended by government leaders, European dignitaries, industry stakeholders, and local citizens. Cleanergy Solutions Namibia developed the new facility, which is powered by a solar-powered electrolyser and features a hydrogen refuelling station and an on-site Hydrogen Academy
The Finnish government has approved a €1 million contribution in flexible core resources to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2025, demonstrating its enduring support for the UN's development agenda. The funding will enable UNDP to make faster progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and respond quickly to regions facing urgent challenges. Unlike assigned funding, flexible core resources enable UNDP to allocate funds where they are most needed. This adaptability is crucial during humanitarian emergencies, conflicts, and periods of chronic instability, e
Oman has renewed its invitation for Indian enterprises to explore investment prospects in Khazaen Economic City, positioning the country as a cost-effective and reliable gateway to the Gulf. Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Alshibani, Oman's Ambassador to India, emphasised that the Sultanate provides a stable and well-connected platform for businesses wishing to expand into the Middle East and the wider Indian Ocean region. Khazaen Economic City, near Muscat, is being developed as a flagship integrated economic and logistics hub. It provides ready-to-use land parcels, simplified rules, and attrac
Bihar is making significant strides towards energy self-sufficiency under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, with solar power at the forefront of its development plan. The state, which formerly struggled with electricity shortages, is now emerging as a leader in renewable energy and sustainable growth. The government's landmark achievement is the commissioning of India's largest battery-based solar power facility in Kajra, Lakhisarai district. The project, built at ₹1,810.34 crore, has a solar capacity of 301 MW and a battery storage facility of 495 MWh. The project, which was built ahead of s
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several development projects in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, to commemorate his 75th birthday. He paid his respects to Goddess Vagdevi at the historic Bhojshala and lauded artisans and craftsmen for their contributions to nation-building. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi recalled Dhar's historical legacy, praising Maharaja Bhoj's courage and Maharshi Dadhichi's sacrifice as guiding lights for service to the nation. He commemorated Hyderabad Liberation Day, stating that on this day, the Indian Army freed Hyderabad, connecting
India is quickly emerging as a global climate leader, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Seva (public service) and Sushasan (good governance). Over the last decade, the nation has shown that economic growth and environmental sustainability can coexist. Previously viewed as a developing country with rising energy needs, India is today recognised for pushing global climate action through measurable progress and ambitious goals. At COP21 in Paris, India committed to generating 40% of its installed power capacity from clean energy sources by 2030. Remarkably, the country met it
Goa is set to take a major step in its electric vehicle (EV) transition, with plans to make Panaji Smart City, airports, railway stations, tourism attractions, and heritage sites mandatory EV zones. This plan is part of NITI Aayog's Electric Mobility Index 2024 (IEMI), which tracks EV adoption across states and union territories. According to the report, the Goa government plans to gradually convert all government-owned vehicles, ferries, ambulances, PCR vans, school buses, and state-run public buses to electric vehicles. Priority will also be given to issuing licenses for tourist taxis an
Thailand is rapidly emerging as a major force in the global gold market, and the World Gold Council (WGC) expects that it will play a key part in making Southeast Asia the world's third-largest hub of gold demand after China and India. According to Shaokai Fan, head of Asia-Pacific (excluding China) and global head of central banks at the World Gold Council, Thailand benefits from a well-established gold industry and early adoption of digital innovation. This combination positions the country to improve market standardisation and achieve long-term growth. Thailand's gold demand has rema