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Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect Joint Implementation Plan To Transform Agriculture, Create Jobs
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The Government of Sri Lanka, in partnership with the World Bank Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), have announced the launch of the Sri Lanka AgriConnect Joint Implementation Plan, a coordinated effort to transform the country’s agrifood sector, create jobs, and strengthen food security.
DEWA Signs Three Agreements With Global Partners During WETEX 2026
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed three agreements with leading global entities during the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026). In the presence of MD&CEO of DEWA, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer the agreements were signed by Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, Hussain Lootah and concluded through Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA.
Sharjah Unveils Uruk, A New Generation Of Sustainable Cities Built For The Post-AI Era
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia In the presence of Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and President of American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, a pioneering model for a new generation of cities designed for the post-AI era called “Uruk” has been launched.
Dubai Culture Opens Registration For ISEA2026 Dubai
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has opened registration for the 31st International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026 Dubai), taking place from 6 to 15 November 2026 under the theme ‘ELYAH: Constellating Place, Data and Identity’.
UAE Pens Agreement To Host 2029 World Bank Group And IMF Annual Meetings In Abu Dhabi
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The United Arab Emirates has signed the agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abu Dhabi. Signed at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, the agreement reflects growing international confidence in the UAE’s economic and financial ecosystem.
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Emmanuel Oluebube, Bureau Chief, United Kingdom Arabia’s role in supporting the continuity of trade flows and strengthening supply chain resilience as it opened at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together representatives of government entities, maritime transport and logistics leaders, and the business community. The Congress takes place as rapid changes in trade and shipping prompt companies to reassess transport routes and operational and investment choices.
Ministerial Roundtable Discusses Mobilising Green Investments For A Resilient And Inclusive Global Economy
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer opened the Ministerial Roundtable titled “From Ambition to Bankable Action-Mobilising Green Investments for a Resilient and Inclusive Global Economy,” during the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), held on 21-22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy.” The session was attended by Minister of Climate Change...
Unicharm Announces Full-Scale Operation Of East African Subsidiary “Sofy Unicharm East Africa,” Unveiling Direct Sales Strategy And 2030 Goals
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Moses Okello, Bureau Chief, Eastern Africa Unicharm Corporation has announced the full-scale operation of its East African joint venture with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, “Sofy Unicharm East Africa Limited,” Cyber Era NG learns. We gather to mark this milestone, Unicharm held a business presentation and inauguration ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 14, 2026.
DEWA International Pens 4 MoUs With Global Partners During WETEX 2026
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia DEWA International signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading global entities during the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026).
WETEX 2026 Magnets 60 Sponsoring Institutions And Companies From The UAE And Elsewhere
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20 to 22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Nokia And SoftBank Corp. Agree To Conduct commercial AI-RAN Field Trial In Japan
Planned deployment will validate key AI-RAN capabilities using Nokia anyRAN software with the SoftBank AITRAS platform including the Orchestrator By Oystein Bergmann, Bureau Chief, Scandinavia and Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Nokia today announced an agreement with SoftBank Corp. to conduct a commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan in 2027, learns Cyber Era NG.
World Bank And IFAD To Scale Up Co-Investment In Rural Economies And Food Systems
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Bank have signed a new Co-Financing Framework Agreement to expand joint investment in rural transformation and food systems. Signed during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, the agreement will strengthen collaboration between the two institutions.
Breaking: DCO Unveils Second Edition Of Digital Prosperity Awards To Recognize Solutions Building The Digital Future
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) launched the second edition of the Digital Prosperity Awards (DPA), opening applications and nominations for eligible public-sector, private-sector and civil-society digital solutions across Member States and beyond.
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia For patients considering several dental crowns overseas, the first question is often how much each crown costs. The more revealing question is what the complete proposal involves: which teeth are included, why treatment is recommended and how the restorations will be assessed before the patient returns home.
Imbono And University Of Cape Town Partner To Advance Future-Ready Infrastructure In Sub-Saharan Africa
Partnership combines academic research with real-world experience to develop practical tool to improve infrastructure resilience across emerging markets By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Celestine Okorie, Bureau Chief, Southern Africa An operational platform focused on infrastructure and critical logistics across emerging markets, Imbono, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Abu Dhabi University (ADU), have signed a three-year academic partnership to develop a framework for assessing and...
Dubai Culture: Dubai Ranks First Globally In Attracting New FDI Projects In Cultural And Creative Industries In 2025
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has revealed that Dubai retained its position as the world’s leading destination for new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in 2025, ranking first globally for the fourth consecutive year, Cyber Era NG learns.
Moldova Robotics Team Wins FIRST Global Challenge 2026, Taking Gold And Two Silver Medals In South Korea
A team built around students from the rural community of Boșcana helped Moldova secure the tournament title, silver for engineering design and silver for its Ember Mesh wildfire-detection innovation By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia FIRST Global Team Moldova has won the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 in Incheon, Republic of Korea, securing one gold and two silver medals at the international robotics competition bringing together national teams from nearly 190 countries.
Sharjah Innovation Park Launches Advanced AI Industrial Accelerator For The Super Intelligence Era
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) has launched the Sharjah Advanced AI Industrial Accelerator at AI Everything Abu Dhabi, introducing a global platform to attract, accelerate and scale high-potential AI-driven industrial companies. Built under the theme “Towards the Super Intelligence Era,” aims to turn AI research, models and algorithms into real-world industrial applications, products, pilots and scalable businesses.
Asiana Airlines Mulls Star Alliance Exit
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Asiana Airlines, will officially leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time, Cyber Era NG learns. Miles Accrual We gather Miles+Bonus members will continue to earn miles on Asiana Airlines-operated flights departing on or before 15 October 2026. Requests for retroactive mileage credit for eligible Asiana Airlines flights will be accepted until 31 October 2026, provided the flight departed on or before October 15, 2026.
AEGEAN Launches New Direct Route Between Athens And Damascus
AEGEAN continues to strategically expand its network, further strengthening Greece’s international connectivity and reinforcing Athens’ position as a key hub in the region By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia As part of this ongoing network development, AEGEAN is launching a new direct route connecting Athens with Damascus, the capital of Syria, adding another destination in the Middle East to its international network.
Moldova Relegates Nigeria, Others In Global Robotics Competition
Eight gold medals put Moldova first in FIRST Global’s all-time ranking, backed by a national educational robotics programme that has grown from a small pilot into more than 270 robotics clubs across the country By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia FIRST Global Team Moldova is preparing to represent the Republic of Moldova at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026, taking place October 7–10 in Incheon, Republic of Korea, after FIRST Global published its all-time medal ranking placing Moldova first...
Dubai Unveils Global Create AI Agents Championship With Prize Pool Exceeding AED 2.5 Million
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Dubai has launched a global competition- the Create AI Agents Championship inviting innovators to develop practical and scalable AI-agent solutions that address real-world challenges, with a total prize pool exceeding AED 2.5 million(US$ 680,500).
Technology Innovation Institute Completes Asteroid-Landing Probe For Landmark Emirates Mission To The Asteroid Belt
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia In a first-of-its-kind mission, TII’s probe aboard the MBR Explorer will journey past six asteroids in the main belt before landing on 269 Justitia, making it only the seventh asteroid in history to be reached on its surface by a probe The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has revealed the UAE-built probe it has developed for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA).
Gulf Medical University Ranked #1 In The World For International Outlook In THE World University Rankings 2027
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The flagship academic institution of Thumbay Group, Gulf Medical University (GMU), has been ranked #1 in the world for International Outlook in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. GMU scored 99.4, the highest score among all 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories in this year’s rankings. It is also #1 in the UAE for International Outlook. This is GMU’s first time in THE’s World University Rankings.
Is Central Asia Running Into An Air Cargo Capacity Gap?
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Central Asia is becoming a larger industrial and logistics market. The region faces an estimated US$33 billion in annual infrastructure requirements, while trade through the Middle Corridor could potentially triple by 2030. Growth in mining, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing is also creating more demand for heavy, oversized, time-critical and project cargo.
Shah Rukh Khan And Rizwan Sajan Reunite For Shahrukhz Residences By Danube With Gauri Khan-Designed Penthouses
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Following success of the commercial tower that sold out on launch day, Shahrukhz by Danube Danube Properties announces next chapter of its iconic partnership with superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the launch of Shahrukhz Residences by Danube – a landmark fully furnished waterfront residential tower in Dubai Maritime City, with apartments starting at AED 1.65 million(US$449.3million) and a flexible payment plan of 30 per cent during construction, and 70 per cent...
Huawei And Qualcomm Announce Broad Patent License Agreement
This agreement not only demonstrates the value of Huawei’s innovations, but also recognizes Qualcomm’s foundational contributions to modern communication technologies By Ron Chen Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Godson Umejiego, Bureau Chief, The Americas Huawei and Qualcomm have announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement that includes cross licenses to the companies’ patent portfolios across a range of technology fields, including 5G, compute, AI, and networking, together with...
Breaking: 135 Global Thought Leaders, Decision-Makers And Experts To Speak At World Green Economy Summit 2026
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) will organise the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 21-22 October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Akamai Announces US$11.6 Billion Multi-year Agreement With Anthropic To Support Growing Demand
Anthropic to leverage Akamai Cloud’s distributed infrastructure and software to support CPU workload growth at scale By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Akamai Technologies, Inc., has announced a significantly expanded relationship with Anthropic for US$11.6 billion of contractual commitment over seven years. The multi-year commitment will support Anthropic’s accelerating CPU workload demands by leveraging Akamai Cloud’s distributed AI infrastructure and software.
Doha Debates Podcast Returns For A New Season Exploring The Ideas Shaping Our World
The 20-episode season, launched September 22, builds on questions raised in flagship debates and global town halls through long-form conversations By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates has launched a new season of the Doha Debates Podcast, with 20 episodes airing weekly through February 16, 2027. The series brings leading global thinkers together to debate some of the world’s most complex and challenging issues.
Gulf Medical University Welcomes The Global Cohort And Its First Veterinary Batch At White Coat Ceremony 2026, Reaching Students From 115 Nationalities
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Gulf Medical University welcomed new students at its 2026 White Coat Ceremony today at Thumbay Grounds, taking the university past a milestone that few institutions anywhere can claim. With this intake, GMU now has students from 115 nationalities since its founding. Founder President of Thumbay Group, Dr. Thumbay Moideen was Chief Guest for the morning and midday ceremonies, with Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, presiding.
Behind The Stage Lights: How Students Learned To Trust Their Voices With Doha Debates
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia During high school years in Model United Nations, Dahlia Al-Ansari learned to argue on behalf of a country she was assigned to represent. But when Doha Debates invited her to join a town hall debate in Toronto this July, she faced an unfamiliar challenge: sharing her own beliefs about a timely issue. An 18-year-old biological sciences student at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Al-Ansari hadn’t traveled to defend a predetermined position.
ROSHN Group Expands Foreign Real Estate Ownership Opportunities Across Saudi Arabia
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Saudi Arabia’s leading master developer and a PIF company, ROSHN Group is supporting a new chapter for international participation in the Saudi real estate market, as the Kingdom’s regulations governing non-Saudi property ownership create new opportunities for eligible international buyers and investors.
ADX And Its Listed Companies Connect With International Capital At Global Investor Roadshow In New York
14 ADX-listed companies will present their growth strategies and equity stories to international investors By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group is heading to New York for its annual Global Investor Roadshow and Conference, held in collaboration with Morgan Stanley on 24 and 25 September 2026. This is part of ADX’s ongoing commitment and engagement outreach to institutional investors across key global financial centers.
Karnataka’s Energy & Tourism Minister Visits Thumbay Medicity; Lauds Gulf Medical University As One Of The Finest Medical Universities Globally
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Thumbay Medicity welcomed Hon. Cabinet Minister for Energy & Tourism, Government of Karnataka, India, H.E. Shri K.J. George on an official visit that underscored the growing ties between Karnataka and the UAE in healthcare, medical education, and tourism. The Minister was received by Dr. Thumbay Moideen and the leadership of Thumbay Group at its flagship healthcare and academic campus in Ajman.
Thumbay College Of Veterinary Medicine Students Will Now Learn To Heal Animals The Way Top Specialists Do
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Most veterinary students around the world graduate knowing how to diagnose and treat animals. Very few graduates know how to rehabilitate them.
Space42 And Viasat Pen Agreement To Co-found Equatys
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Francois Giudice, Bureau Chief, France The UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, Space42 and a global leader in satellite and secure communications, Viasat, Inc have announced the signing of an agreement at World Space Business Week in Paris to formally establish Equatys, a shared space and ground infrastructure platform that will support the extension of mobile coverage and overlay in the places terrestrial networks cannot serve, including in coverage...
Report Examines How Future Skills Are Shaping Oman’s Higher Education Ecosystem
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia As economies become increasingly knowledge-based and technology-driven, higher education is playing a growing role in supporting workforce readiness, innovation and long-term competitiveness. In Oman, these trends are closely linked to Oman Vision 2040 and the country’s ambitions to diversify economic activity, strengthen human capital and expand participation in future-oriented sectors.
DCO Concludes LEAP 2026 With Partnerships And Digital Cooperation Milestones
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) concluded its participation at LEAP 2026, during which the State of Palestine signed the DCO Charter, becoming a Signatory Member, and unveiled the Digital Prosperity Plan 2026–2028, co-developed with DCO to advance digital infrastructure and AI readiness, digital government, skills, startups, and SMEs. The signing followed the DCO Council’s earlier approval of eight candidate countries.
Saviynt Names Kamel Heus As Vice President Of Sales For The Middle East And Africa
Cybersecurity veteran to drive regional growth, strengthen partner ecosystem and advance identity security across MEA By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia A leading provider of identity security solutions, Saviynt, today announced the appointment of Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Cyber Era NG learns.
Gulf Medical University Commences 2026–2027 Academic Year
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia GMU officially commenced the 2026–2027 academic year on August 31, 2026, welcoming students and faculty back to campus. The university has witnessed a strong influx of students, reflecting the growing demand for health professions education. GMU continues to focus on academic excellence, research and innovation, while preparing healthcare professionals for the evolving needs of communities locally and globally.
Falcon Sells For AED 2.1 Million In Abu Dhabi, Setting The World’s Highest Price Ever At Falcon Auction
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia An Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking sale of AED 2.1 million (US$571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making it the highest value a falcon has ever been auctioned for.
Global Dialogue Pushes Unified Digital Policy Priorities
Opinions on key telecom and tech issues help set the stage for ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Sonia Meetes, Cyber Era NG Special Correspondent, Switzerland Representatives of governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) Friday adopted a set of Opinions on critical issues shaping the digital future.
China–Africa Digital Capacity Building Cooperation Conference Rounds Off
Births China-Africa Digital Technology Cooperation Centre By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The 2026 China–Africa Digital Capacity Building Cooperation Conference took place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on August 28, 2026. The conference was a significant event in the ongoing digital cooperation between China and Africa, aiming to strengthen strategic coordination and industry exchanges.
Nokia Establishes New Research And Development Center In Saudi Arabia To Accelerate AI-Powered Network Automation
Nokia’s first research and development center in Saudi Arabia will develop AI-powered network automation and orchestration software for customers in Saudi Arabia and around the world By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia and Oystein Bergmann, Bureau Chief, Scandinavia Nokia today announced the opening of its new research and development center in Riyadh, focused on developing AI-powered network automation software.
New Auction Record Set As Falcon Sells For AED 1.5 Million At ADIHEX 2026
Qarmousha Pure Ultra White falcon sells for AED 1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX) falcon auction By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Under the patronage of Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan,the fifth auction held as part of the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 attracted remarkable...
Regend Therapeutics To Present Hainan Real-World Study Data At The 2026 ERS International Congress
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia On August 26, 2026, Regend Therapeutics announced that it will present, in the form of an oral report, global data from its Hainan real-world study on autologous airway basal stem cell transplantation for lung injury repair, along with the launch of the WuKong AI Efficacy Prediction System, at the 2026 European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress on September 8, 2026.
NETSCOUT Honoured As DDoS Mitigation Leader And Ace Performer For Second Consecutive Year By QKS Group, Driven By Carrier-Grade Intelligence-Driven Defence
2026 DDoS SPARK Matrix™ highlights NETSCOUT’s combination of stateless mitigation, global threat intelligence, deep network visibility, and hybrid protection for defending against high-volume, multi-vector attacks By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia QKS Group has announced that it has named NETSCOUT as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation, 2026.
ISCA And ICAI Deepen Collaboration On AI Fluency And Professional Recognition
Collaboration could extend Singapore-developed AI training to ICAI’s members and students, alongside greater recognition of relevant professional learning By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are deepening their longstanding collaboration through two initiatives focussed on strengthening AI capabilities among accounting professionals and enhancing professional qualification recognition.
Aged Lung Stem Cell Rejuvenation Project Secures Prestigious NSFC Key Grant
By Ron Chen, Bureau Chief, Asia Recently, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Key Project entitled “Chemical Partial Reprogramming of Aged Airway Basal Stem Cells,” led by Chief Scientist of Regend Therapeutics and Professor at Tongji University, Professor Zuo Wei, has been officially approved and funded.
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