11.08.24
19:00
BRICS News Digest for the previous week
Ambassador of Russia to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin: Ethiopia’s membership in BRICS during Russia’s chairmanship has deepened bilateral relations
The Ambassador expressed hope that co-operation will become more visible, especially in areas such as energy, mutual trade and food security
Ethiopia and Russia are actively deepening their bilateral ties and expanding multilateral co-operation, according to Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin.
Plane crashes in Brazilian city of Vinhedo with 62 people on board
Local authorities reported the deaths of all passengers
A plane with 62 people on board has crashed in Vinhedo.
India is poised to increase fossil fuel exports and solidify its position in the energy security sector
Initiative is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Indian economy and bolster up the domestic production
India’s Ministry of Coal reported a significant increase in the domestic production of the natural resource, leading to the decision of reducing coal imports to strengthen the country’s energy security and foster the growth of the sector.
Chinese official of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zhong Shujia: BRICS to play more important role in shaping the economic landscape
CPC delegation visited South Africa to discuss modernisation and cooperation
A delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by the Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and member of the Communist Party’s Central Committee, Liu Jianchao, held a series of meetings in South Africa
Egypt develops national employment strategy
The initiative aims to create new jobs
The strategy, developed in cooperation with the International Labour Organization, includes measures to create jobs both inside and outside the country, said Egypt’s Labour Minister Mohamed Gobran.
Iranian President congratulates Olympic medallists
Iran wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated wrestling gold medal winner Mohammad Hadi Saravi and taekwondo bronze medal winner Mobina Nematzadeh at the Paris Olympics.
United Arab Emirates real estate sector continues to develop and attract investment in first half of 2024
This was due to the country’s economic and financial stability and the launch of new projects to match the growing demand for various properties
Leading property companies in the UAE have launched many major projects since the beginning of the year, offering a variety of investment opportunities for investors and those wishing to live and work in the country.
Saudi Arabia has second highest level of IT development among G20 countries
The kingdom is the leader of the Middle East and North Africa in the IT sector
Saudi Arabia has been ranked second among the G20 countries in the 2024 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Index
South African city to create 4,500 jobs
Residents of the region will be part of the government’s employment programme in the 2024/25 financial year
According to the Director of Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Hannes Coetzee, more than 7 400 jobs were created in the last financial year in South African city of Tshwane.
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