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Malta to formally recognise Palestine next month

Malta to formally recognise Palestine next month

Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that his country will officially recognise the State of Palestine following a summit on June 20, citing moral obligations amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza that has claimed nearly 54,000 Palestinian lives.

The decision comes after a tragic incident in Khan Younis, where nine children of Palestinian paediatrician Dr. Alaa Al-Najjar were killed in an Israeli airstrike. Abela offered to welcome the surviving doctor and family members to Malta. While Malta has maintained a Representative Office in the Palestinian territories since 2009, facilitating educational and cultural exchanges, this recognition marks a significant diplomatic shift. The office currently oversees scholarship programs and provides consular services to Maltese citizens.

Malta joins a growing list of nations recognising Palestinian statehood, becoming the latest of 147 UN member states to do so. Nine countries, including Ireland, Spain, and Norway, have extended recognition in 2024 alone. Notable G20 members, including Brazil, China, and Russia, have already recognised Palestine. The recognition encompasses the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem as part of a sovereign Palestinian state.

Read the original article here: https://5pillarsuk.com/2025/05/28/malta-to-formally-recognise-palestine-next-month/

South Africa to host Global SME Ministerial Meeting

South Africa to host Global SME Ministerial Meeting

South Africa will make history by hosting the first-ever Global Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Ministerial Meeting in Johannesburg from July 22 to 24, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni announced recently.

The landmark gathering aims to strengthen the voice of SMEs within the G20 framework, with South Africa pushing for a dedicated MSME Working Group. The meeting will bring together ministers and officials to address critical challenges facing small businesses globally, including access to capital and trade barriers amid growing protectionism. Ndabeni emphasised the crucial role of small businesses in the global economy, noting they constitute 90 per cent of all enterprises and provide two-thirds of worldwide employment. The meeting will focus on developing practical solutions to support the SME ecosystem and enhance their participation in global value chains.

The initiative represents a significant step toward elevating small business concerns on the international stage and fostering collaborative policy solutions for the sector’s growth.

Read the original article here: https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_6683082

Pakistan issues first Blockchain Computing License in digital push

Pakistan issues first Blockchain Computing License in digital push

Pakistan has taken a significant step in its digital transformation by awarding its first Blockchain-based High Performance Computing (HPC) license to Higgs Computing Limited’s data centre.

The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) issued the license with support from the Ministry of IT and Telecom and the State Bank of Pakistan. The facility, which combines Blockchain, AI, and Big Data capabilities, is projected to generate up to $2 million in annual foreign exchange earnings.

Operating with an initial 7-megawatt power capacity, the data centre aims to utilise Pakistan’s surplus electricity while advancing the country’s digital infrastructure. The project emphasises enhanced security and transparency through Blockchain technology. Government officials have hailed the initiative as revolutionary, viewing it as a crucial step toward Pakistan’s economic diversification and technological advancement.

Read the original article here: https://propakistani.pk/2025/05/29/govt-issues-pakistans-first-blockchain-based-computing-license-to-data-center/

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Fireside chat with Kathirgugan Kathirasen

Fireside chat with Kathirgugan Kathirasen

Please join the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce for a fireside chat with Kathirgugan Kakirasen, the Foundee (Founder-Employee) and Technical Lead of the Silicon Valley based food robotics company, Chowbotics, as we discuss the future of Malaysia’s smart manufacturing sector and the immense potential of the nation’s tech startup ecosystem.

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