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The Qatar Economic Forum fuels ambition and innovation

The Qatar Economic Forum is a global platform that unites policymakers and financial executives who promote economic diversification while pursuing new opportunities for a sustainable future.

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Europe's digital dilemma: balancing regulation with innovation

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Europe’s push for tech regulation, including the Digital Markets Act, has sparked tensions with the US. As both regions grapple with innovation and competitiveness, transatlantic cooperation remains crucial.

Scenes

Watch: The Ugandan innovator turning weeds into clean energy

In partnership with Media City

Through Eco-Erudites, Amanda Natukunda and her team repurpose toxic water weeds into eco-friendly products like biogas, fertiliser, and animal feed.

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‘’Innovation is key – to European growth and encouraging more balanced diets’’, says Andrew McMillin

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We caught up with Andrew McMillin, the new President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, to talk about the sector’s key priorities in this new EU legislative term. Andrew is President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company.

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Green News

Thousands of litres of urine to be recycled at London Marathon

If scaled, urine from last year’s London Marathon could have fertilised enough wheat for 3,000 loaves of bread.

The Europe Conversation

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief

The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.

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European innovation keeps pace despite economic uncertainty

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The European Patent Office’s latest report shows patent filings holding steady, with computer technology leading growth. Europe remains a key player in global innovation.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan's Astana hub fuels tech start-ups and export boom

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's tech boom at the Astana hub, highlighting AI startups like Arlan Biotech and Autism Spectrum that are driving innovation.

Health news

Europe faces innovation slowdown as medical and pharma patents decline

Medical and pharmaceutical innovation slows down in Europe, with a decline in patent applications submitted in 2024, a new report reveals.

Smart Regions

Innovation and digital at the service of the rural world

In partnership with the European Commission

How to retain local brains in a village of 7000 souls like Buncrana, Ireland? Developing innovation and digital through a technology hub close to home.

The Big Question

‘We make glass chips’: How Ephos is slashing data centre energy usage

Ephos co-founder and CEO, Andrea Rocchetto, sheds light on how glass chips, instead of silicon chips, can revolutionise data centre energy efficiency.

Travel News

Riyadh Air: A new era of aviation for Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia soars into a new era, explore the rich heritage and desert adventures from its capital, Riyadh.

Experiences

My Interrail trip took me through 200 years of train travel

A European family train trek showed me the pros and cons of modern rail travel - here's where we need to go next.

East-West Connect

Astana's smart city initiatives lead Kazakhstan's tech-driven future

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore how smart city innovations are transforming Astana into a model for urban sustainability, smarter living and economic growth in Central Asia.

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Central Asia's Shining Star: Uzbekistan on the Road to Success

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As a rising star in Central Asia, Uzbekistan has taken bold steps in sustainability, governance, education and international leadership, reflecting a dynamic transformation that few could have predicted just a decade ago.

Sci-Tech

Tech bootcamp in Croatia empowers rural women to drive innovation

In partnership with Huawei

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we visit a transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.

Ocean

Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's fish-powered farms.

Ocean

Meet the woman behind the ‘Internet of Underwater Things’

In partnership with the European Commission

Chiara Petrioli, CEO of WSense, is transforming blue tech with the ‘Internet of Underwater Things,’ a technology that enables wireless communication at depths of up to 3,000 metres underwater. No surprise: European investors are diving right in.

Focus

How Niigata balances heritage and innovation for a sustainable future

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Focus, we explore Niigata's groundbreaking innovations, from turning rice into sustainable plastics to creating digital villages that preserve rural traditions, offering a fresh perspective on Japan's sustainable and technology-driven progress.

Lifestyle

GPHG 2024: Luxury watchmakers fight for new 'eco innovation' award

Cactus leather, recycled carbon fibre and vegetal rubber: low-impact materials are the new prestige in luxury watches. Chopard won the brand new "eco-innovation" prize at this year's GPHG awards.