BlueBird Company to produce SpyX drones in Morocco, marking major milestone in Kingdom’s defense industry

BlueBird Aero Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has begun training Moroccan engineers and technicians as part of the technology transfer programme supporting the launch of a new SpyX drone production facility in Morocco. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s growing defense manufacturing sector and strengthens its ambition to develop local high-tech capabilities.

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Ericsson boosts ICT collaboration with Egypt

Ericsson and ITIDA have signed a three-year MoU to advance Egypt’s ICT and digital services sectors in line with the Digital Egypt Offshoring Strategy. The partnership supports R&D expansion, high-value digital jobs, and advanced services such as AI and analytics, while investing in nationwide digital skills programmes and university collaborations to strengthen Egypt’s position as a global offshoring hub.

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Dialog Axiata launches 5G-powered water-surface cleaning robot

Dialog Axiata has introduced a 5G-powered autonomous robot that cleans plastic and floating waste from Sri Lanka’s waterways. Developed with MEPA, the robot uses AI, real-time video, and carbon-neutral power to remove up to 50 kg of debris per mission. The announcement comes as Sri Lanka prepares for its first commercial 5G spectrum auction, marking a major step toward national 5G deployment.

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UAE enters space manufacturing era with Orbitworks’ sovereign capability

The UAE has inaugurated Orbitworks, the region’s first commercial satellite manufacturing facility, launching production of the AI-enabled Altair constellation. Equipped for end-to-end assembly, testing, and rapid deployment, the KEZAD-based hub can build 50 satellites annually and serve global partners. Orbitworks positions the UAE as a sovereign producer of advanced space infrastructure, supporting national industrial strategies and accelerating its transition to a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.

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United Nations Backs Syrians and Palestinians on Control of Natural Resources

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution reaffirming Syrians’ sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan and Palestinians’ rights to their natural resources. Though symbolic, the vote underscores global support for resource ownership in occupied territories and raises concerns over restricted access to land, water, and energy that directly impacts economic and humanitarian conditions.

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