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UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access
Asia, Europe

UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer on May 6 announced the conclusion of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention, marking a significant step forward in bilateral ties. The agreement is expected to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by easing trade barriers, promoting investment, and creating a more predictable business environment. PM Modi said the … Continue reading UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access

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GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria's Reconstruction during Strategic Visit Sticky Post
Europe, Middle East

GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Reconstruction during Strategic Visit

Milan, Italy– Friday, May 2nd 2025 – Kamel Ghribi, the President of GKSD Group, has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to supporting ongoing reconstruction efforts in Syria. He stated this during a strategic visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, earlier this week. During the visit, Mr Ghribi held high-level meetings with senior Syrian government officials, including the President H.E. Ahmed Al Sharaa, to discuss avenues for … Continue reading GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Reconstruction during Strategic Visit

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How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa
Africa

How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

In Nairobi’s Westlands tech hub, an AI engineer squints at his computer screen, awaiting a shipment of GPUs ordered four months ago from Shenzhen, China. With each passing week, the container’s journey across trade bottlenecks feels less like a logistical hiccup and more like a casualty of geopolitical conflict. Around him, the hum of ambition is increasingly muffled by something Africa didn’t start—but must now … Continue reading How US-China Trade Tariff Wars Are Affecting the Development of AI in Africa

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Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
Asia

Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion

Major investments to significantly boost passenger and cargo capacity, driving socio-economic growth in the regions News Release – 2025-04-16 – Airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are poised to undergo extensive development, with combined investments of US$240 billion dedicated to both upgrading existing facilities (brownfield projects) and building new airports (greenfield projects) between 2025 and 2035.  This capital expenditure, revealed today by Airports … Continue reading Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion

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Zindi
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Zindi and GovTech Barbados Announce Landmark Partnership to Build National AI Ecosystem

Press Release – Bridgetown, Barbados – 31 March – Zindi, a global AI community platform, is proud to announce a year-long partnership with GovTech Barbados, part of the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to establish and grow a vibrant AI ecosystem in Barbados, focused on nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and unlocking new job opportunities in the AI sector for … Continue reading Zindi and GovTech Barbados Announce Landmark Partnership to Build National AI Ecosystem

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World Economic Forum
Global

World Economic Forum to Launch European Centre for AI Excellence in Paris

News Release – Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February 2025 – The World Economic Forum and VivaTech have agreed to launch a European Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) in Paris in 2025. The centre will join the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, further advancing its global leadership in leveraging technology for transformative change. CAIE will tackle key AI challenges by tailoring … Continue reading World Economic Forum to Launch European Centre for AI Excellence in Paris

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Data Scientist Reem Mahdi
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Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as either a game-changing tool or a disruptive force. But how can emerging economies harness AI’s potential amid resource constraints? In this interview, Sudanese data scientist Reem Mahdi offers a pragmatic perspective. With years of experience in the field, she discusses AI’s real-world applications, the misconceptions surrounding its impact, and how developing nations can strategically adopt AI to drive … Continue reading Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

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ARI Announces Selection by NATO as Approved Partner for Global Defense and Security Initiatives
United States

ARI Announces Selection by NATO as Approved Partner for Global Defense and Security Initiatives

Designation secures accelerated procurement opportunities for Indiana-based non-profit Press Release – March 03, 2025 – INDIANAPOLIS – Applied Research Institute (ARI), a hub of national security innovation based in Indiana announced today its certification as an approved partner under the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s (NCI Agency) Framework Agreement program, establishing the company as a trusted provider of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and services to … Continue reading ARI Announces Selection by NATO as Approved Partner for Global Defense and Security Initiatives

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Wärtsilä biogas upgrading system boosts Denmark's renewable energy goals
Europe

Wärtsilä biogas upgrading system boosts Denmark’s renewable energy goals

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release 20 February 2025 Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, a part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply a biogas upgrading system to Danish bioenergy provider Maabjerg Biogas, a subsidiary of Skovgaard Energy. The plant will have the capacity to upgrade 6,000 Normal Cubic Metres per Hour (Nm3/h) of raw biogas, thereby significantly scaling up Denmark’s production and utilisation of biogas. The order with Wärtsilä was … Continue reading Wärtsilä biogas upgrading system boosts Denmark’s renewable energy goals

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