According to the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the Artificial Intelligence sector grew by 61% between June 2023 and June 2024. The emirate presently has 673 AI companies, ranking among the greatest concentrations in the global landscape of 90,904 AI firms. This expansion solidifies Abu Dhabi's status as the fastest-growing AI hub in the Middle East and North Africa. Officials credit the expansion to effective collaboration among the government, industry leaders, and innovators. Over the last six months alone, 150 new AI companies launched, with more than 58% focusing on innovation, research, and cons
India has delivered the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius, strengthening the nations' bilateral cooperation on sustainable mobility. The handover event was held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit and was attended by Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Indian High Commissioner Anurag Srivastava, and senior government dignitaries. The project is part of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership that PM Modi agreed upon during his official visit to Mauritius in March 2025. Speaking at the ceremony, PM Ramgoolam called the e-bus program a "pa
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota witnessed the successful firing of the KALAM 1200 rocket motor, a significant milestone in India's developing private space sector. The motor, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, is the first stage of the Vikram-1-1 launch vehicle and was tested in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The KALAM 1200, which stands 11 metres tall and has a diameter of 1.7 metres, contains 30 tonnes of solid propellant and can transport hefty payloads into orbit. This test marks the first time an Indian private company has
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is advancing plans to operationalise its largest rocket launchpad by 2029. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, will develop a third launch pad (TLP) estimated to cost ₹3,985 crore (approximately $460 million). It will complement the two current launch pads at India's only operating spaceport. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirmed to Parliament that financial approval for the project was granted in March 2025. The geotechnical surveys and topographical assessments were finished by May. Roadworks and electrical
Malaysia has revealed an ambitious national roadmap to become Southeast Asia's leading force in artificial intelligence and green technology by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the strategy during the introduction of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030) in Parliament, describing it as a defining opportunity for shaping the region's technological and environmental future. The initiative aims to improve AI capabilities, promote renewable energy, and stimulate innovation. It intends to achieve 98% 5G coverage nationwide by 2030, with digital infrastructure covering b
According to recent media reports in the United States, NASA is moving forward with plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. The space agency has long been working on a 40-kilowatt fission device for future lunar missions. However, interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy's new directive, set to be issued this week, proposes a more ambitious goal. According to reports, the directive instructs NASA to invite private sector proposals for designing a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor. This enhanced system is scheduled for deployment by the end of the decade. It is regarded as essential
In July 2025, Spain's renewable energy share reached 55.2% of national electricity production, up from 54.1% in June, according to data released by the national grid operator Red Eléctrica de España (REE). The increase was mostly driven by a surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) output, which reached record levels during the month. Solar PV output grew by 8.1% year-on-year to reach 6,293 GWh in July, accounting for the largest share of the generation mix at 25%. On July 16, it established a new daily record of 241 MWh. Nuclear power remained the second-largest source, contributing 20%, follow
Qatar has reaffirmed its global leadership in mobile internet speed, ranking second in the latest Speedtest Global Index released by Ookla. The rating is based on millions of real-time speed tests conducted by users globally. The survey noted Qatar's remarkable median mobile download speed of 517.44 Mbps, with an upload speed of 32.95 Mbps and a latency of 18 milliseconds. This outstanding result is due to Qatar's ongoing expenditures in advanced telecommunications and its early adoption of 5G technology. National telecom operators such as Ooredoo and Vodafone have played important roles i
India achieved a new milestone in smartphone exports during the first quarter of FY26 (April-June), with shipments totalling $7.72 billion. This represents a remarkable 58% increase over the $4.9 billion earned during the same period last year. The growth positions India as a growing global hub for smartphone manufacturing and exports. Apple Inc. is a significant contributor to this success, having exported $6 billion in iPhones through its contract manufacturers alone. This represents an incredible 82% year-on-year increase, making it not just Apple's best-performing quarter for exports f
Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a regional leader in green mobility, with the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points now exceeding 1,270 across the emirate. This achievement was announced by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). These charging stations have been deployed through collaborations with both public and private sector partners. Al Tayer emphasised DEWA's commitment to improving sustainable transportation, which is consistent with Dubai's long-term aim of having electric and hybrid vehicles account for 5