DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) approved 61,183 no-objection certificate (NOC) applications in the first half of 2026 under its Soqoor programme, which helps consultants and contractors obtain approvals on the first submission.
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The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Raichur, with an outlay of ₹12 crore over five years, Minister for Home, Information Technology & Biotechnology, and e-Governance Priyank Kharge said on Sunday.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved €17.4 billion in new financing for projects that will strengthen Europe’s energy security, modernise public infrastructure, support businesses and deepen partnerships with Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The investment package reflects the European Union’s growing focus on cleaner energy, stronger economies and better regional connectivity.
Uganda’s Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), strengthening the country’s representation in the regional Parliament after two former members moved to Uganda’s 12th Parliament.
NIIT Learning Systems approved the merger of its subsidiary Stackroute Learning Inc with NIIT (USA) Inc to combine capabilities and reduce costs. The transaction involves no share swap or cash consideration and is pending regulatory approvals. The merger is not expected to materially impact the company’s consolidated financials.
Uganda’s Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), strengthening the country’s representation in the regional Parliament after two former members moved to Uganda’s 12th Parliament.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $400 million loan to help South Africa improve electricity and water services in Mpumalanga Province through a new results-based financing programme that rewards municipalities for delivering measurable improvements. The Mpumalanga Municipal Utility Reform Programme (MURP) will support better utility management, modernise ageing infrastructure and strengthen financial sustainability…
South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank Group to accelerate reforms in electricity, freight transport, water and sanitation, with the programme expected to support nearly 600,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2032 while improving essential infrastructure across the country.
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