DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Twelve Arab women scientists were honored by the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, held in partnership with Khalifa University, for breakthroughs in fields including robotics, precision medicine, genetics, microbiome research, and sustainable agriculture. The recipients were se...
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry has awarded 10.47 million Malaysian ringgit ($2.51 million) for eight research projects under the Malaysia-China Strategic Research Fund (SRF), said Minister Chang Lih Kang, as quoted by The Star. He said the initiative reflects Malaysia’s continued commitment to stre...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran and Japan have opened a new chapter in scientific cooperation following a meeting between Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaee and Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada. The talks took place at the Ministry of Science ahead of Simaee’s trip to Japan for the 22nd Science and [&he...
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is launching two new scientific hubs that will combine nuclear energy research with medical innovation, part of a strategy to move beyond its role as the world’s largest uranium exporter. According to The Times of Central Asia, the projects branded as “science cities,” will be based in Almaty and Kurchat...
KADUNA, Nigeria (MNTV) — A young Nigerian engineer has created a drone that can detect crop diseases and spray pesticides, aiming to help farmers increase yields, save time and reduce health risks from chemical exposure. Shamsudeen Jibril, 25, an aerospace engineering graduate from Kaduna State in northern Nigeria, said the unmanned aerial veh...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysian scientists have developed a gene-edited rice variety resistant to bacterial blight, a crop disease that has severely impacted rice yields across the region for decades. The breakthrough, reported by The Vibes, offers fresh hope to farmers battling the long-standing threat and marks a major advance in ...
Kazakh delegation visits Novosibirsk’s tech and research hubs to explore replicating Russia’s science city model back home ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Senior Kazakh officials led by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin visited Russia’s Novosibirsk region this week to study its science and technology ecosystem, aiming to adapt similar models...
More women are entering Kazakhstan’s IT and STEM fields, but male professionals still earn over 45% more on average ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has witnessed a surge in women entering science and technology fields, with thousands pursuing careers in information technology, mathematics, and research. But while participation is risin...
Home workshop in Maysan becomes hub for functional engineering prototypes made from scrap materials MAYSAN, Iraq (MNTV) — An Iraqi artist is transforming scrap materials into functional models of turbines, engines, and power stations from his home workshop in southern Iraq. His goal is to enhance science education by demonstrating real-world ...
Tehran outlines strategic initiative to integrate universities and private firms into national satellite programs, boosting domestic space technology capabilities and innovation TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran has unveiled plans to strengthen its domestic satellite industry by fostering collaboration between the private sector, academic institution...
