His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the establishment of the Dubai RDI Ecosystem, a unified platform under the Dubai Future Foundation. This initiative aims to accelerate research, development, and innovation, integrating existing programs and fostering collaboration to position Dubai as a global hub for future economies.
A Paris administrative court has temporarily halted the auction and export of 'La Pascaline,' a rare 17th-century calculating machine invented by Blaise Pascal. The ruling, issued just hours before a Christie's sale, cites the device's profound cultural and scientific significance, deeming it a potential 'national treasure' for France.
South Africa, in partnership with the FAO, is developing a Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Roadmap for Agriculture. This initiative aims to transform the agrifood system, enhance food security, and create opportunities for women and youth, with completion expected by September 2026.
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. Their pioneering work on macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in electric circuits has laid foundational groundwork for advanced digital technologies, including quantum computing and sensors.
South Africa has expressed satisfaction with the science commitments made by G20 countries during a recent ministerial meeting in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. The gathering, which included a visit to the Square Kilometre Array site, focused on global scientific collaboration, pandemic preparedness, and sustainable development initiatives.
