technological development

On the occasion of International Youth Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended warm greetings to young people across the Maldives and around the world, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where every young Maldivian can realise their full potential. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, the President noted that while young people across islands, communities and cultures may experience different realities, they sh…

Santiago.-A group of 160 young people from the Northern region strengthened their skills after completing the Future Entrepreneurs 2026 Technological Development Program, with training in the development of applications with artificial intelligence and introduction to cybersecurity. The new graduates received their certificates during an event held in the theater of the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), in Santiago, with the participation of representatives of the Nationa…

Industry representatives, officials, and media members attended the event. Grigory Nizovsky, Vice President for Russia, Eastern Europe andTürkiyeat Acer, informed about the company’s 50-year development history, current technological trends, and upcoming plans. The company’s history started on August 1, 1976, in Taiwan, with an initial capital of $25,000. Originally named Multitech, it specialized in selling and developing microprocessor technology products and providing consulting services. I…

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Council for Science and Education. Key statements by the President included: 🔹 Russia's sovereignty, economic growth, and ability to address critical tasks — both civilian and military — hinge on how quickly it can develop and implement innovations. This must be clearly understood when setting scientific goals. 🔹 The very logic of scientific and technological development requires a new approach to managing and funding megascience infrastructure. Expanding and…

Vice President Félix Ulloa, representing President Nayib Bukele, participated in the Global Dialogue on the Governance of Artificial Intelligence, held in Geneva, Switzerland, a high-level space convened by the United Nations, to promote a global conversation on the future of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the development of people. In his speech, Vice President Ulloa highlighted that this dialogue represents a historic opportunity to address one of the most relevant transformations …

Issues of developing cooperation in geology and critically important minerals, accelerating digital transformation processes, as well as the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies were discussed at the meeting. The participants exchanged views on the application of advanced digital technologies in the industry, emphasizing the importance of practical cooperation in promising areas. Following the meeting, the parties expressed their willingness to expand cooperation, including dev…

Santo Domingo.–The Ministry of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (Mivhed) presented this Tuesday the main advances of the Permit Modernization Plan (PMP), a comprehensive strategy that promotes the transformation of the construction permit system in the Dominican Republic by strengthening processes, updating regulations, technological development, the professionalization of human talent and greater institutional articulation. During a new edition of the Mivheden Marcha meeting, the Minister of Hou…

Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA)The International Forum on Education and Innovation opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together officials and experts to discussthe future of education, innovation and workforce development.The forum is organized by the Economic Group for Promoting International Investments in cooperation with the Syrian Computer Society, with the participation of Higher Education and Scientific Research MinisterMarwan al-Halabiand Education MinisterMohammed Abdulrahman Turko.Al-Halab…

For a nation the size of Seychelles, the ability to compete on innovation has never been a luxury, it has been a necessity. That conviction lies at the heart of a wide-ranging conversation with Mr Xavier Estico, Secretary of State for the National Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation (NISTI), based within the Office of the Vice-President, on the institution's history, its 5-year disruption, and its renewed mandate under the Government of President Dr Patrick Herminie. Building Seych…

Espaillat Province. – The Community Technology Centers (CTC) certified 250 young people and children from the Jamao al Norte municipality, after completing training programs in technological areas and soft skills, as part of their strategy to reduce the digital divide and promote the development of youth talent. With this graduation, the CTC concluded the “Summer Maker 2026” training camp, an educational initiative focused on promoting maker culture, promoting learning through practice and stre…

Opened on Wednesday August 5, 2026 in Cotonou, the third session of the Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) ended on Friday August 7, 2026, with a unanimous call for the strengthening of scientific and technological sectors for the development of Benin. Government authorities, technical and financial partners, representatives of the CNE and civil society actors took part in these three days of intense work. Gathered in workshops, the participants drew up, on this occasi…

The development of generative artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, human capital, and the digital economy was discussed. The parties exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation and the introduction of advanced technologies in the economy, education, and public administration. Information was provided on the reforms conducted in Uzbekistan under the leadership of the President, the high growth rates of the economy, the improvement of the investment climate, and ongoing activities sup…

As a result of recent work in this area, Uzbekistan has risen 25 positions to rank 62nd in the international AI readiness index. The goal is to enter the world’s top 50 countries in this index by 2030. In addition, it is planned to increase the volume of AI-based software products and services to $1.5 billion, expand infrastructure, and implement more than 200 new projects. Emphasizing that artificial intelligence technologies are developing rapidly, the Head of State noted the need to continu…

The economic capital of Benin hosts from August 5 to 7, 2026, at the Golden Tulip hotel, the 3rd Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE), dedicated to the promotion of scientific and technological sectors for the development of Benin. The meeting brought together members of the CNE, members of the government, academics, representatives of Institutions, technical and financial partners as well as civil society organizations, in an atmosphere of strategic reflection on the fu…