Rostec reports nearly 20% growth in its metrology equipment fleet
The state corporation says its metrology equipment fleet reached 7.5 million units, up nearly 20% since 2021; the council meeting date was not separately stated.
Rostec
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Rostec adds two Shadow AI detection packages to RT Protect EDR
RT-IB says its EDR packages identify AI-agent presence and host activity, including account, command and file interactions; the release gives no independent accuracy results.
Rostec
Tekhnologiya equips RZD’s PMA-3 track machine prototype with heated glass
The prototype’s front and side panes are electrically heated. Rostec reports a machine rating of 3,300 sleepers per hour with three-sleeper tamping; this is stated capacity, not measured field output.
Rostec
Abia NSCDC and licensed electrical contractors discuss installation standards
The state command said it would collaborate with LECAN to address substandard installations and unlicensed practice. The report describes a pledge and enforcement request, not a signed programme or measured safety result.
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria
DRC frames Lobito Corridor as an integrated economic development programme
The Democratic Republic of the Congo said rail, road, logistics, power and digital links should connect the Lobito Corridor to local production and processing. Financing and implementation remain open issues.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Ministry of Planning and Development Coordination
Nigeria and Niger Basin Authority urge faster delivery of basin projects
At the close of regional meetings in Abuja, officials called for faster implementation and sustainable financing. The authority reported that its integrated development programme’s physical implementation rate approached 50% by June 2026.
Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria
Abu Dhabi AI council reviews campus, research and government priorities
The council reviewed the UAE-US AI Campus, research, specialist talent and open models, alongside the government’s stated objective to become fully AI-native by 2027.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
UAE report maps water and energy links across AI supply chain
The UAE’s Crosscurrents report examines water and energy needs from semiconductor manufacturing through power generation, and outlines recommendations ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai regulator reports diesel storage and transport violations
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy said joint inspections found diesel at unlicensed facilities and in transport that did not meet approved requirements.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
EMSTEEL reappointed to co-chair industry decarbonisation alliance
WAM reported that EMSTEEL will serve a second term as co-chair of IRENA-led AFID, alongside BASF; the reappointment was announced during New York Climate Week.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Egypt reports 130 staff selected for water-sector technology training
At a Rome water forum, Egypt’s irrigation minister cited 130 ministry employees selected for development and about 6,500 water-user associations.
State Information Service of Egypt (SIS), reporting the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation minister’s remarks
Azraq reserve reports completion of water-body rehabilitation
Petra reported that rehabilitation of several water bodies in Jordan’s Azraq Wetland Reserve is complete under the MENAWET water-path project.
Jordan News Agency (Petra)
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