Technology
MBZUAI researchers reduce video object tracking to two decoding rounds
Parallel Tube Decoding completed a trajectory faster than sequential generation in a VidSTG test.
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Agriculture
Nigeria steps up federal-state work on Kampala agriculture agenda
A 5 October meeting in Maiduguri addressed implementation of the 2026–2035 Kampala CAADP agenda; the agriculture minister cited ₦61.58 billion in fertilizer procurement savings.
Infrastructure
Dubai RTA reports clean-vehicle shares in taxi and limousine fleet
In its 4 October announcement for an electric-vehicle event, Dubai RTA said hybrid vehicles make up more than 72% of the taxi and limousine fleet, while electric vehicles account for 19% of the fleet.
Business
AD Ports completes acquisition of Brazil’s CLI
AD Ports Group said it completed the financial closing of its Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) acquisition on 2 October and assumed operational control after regulatory and antitrust approvals. It reported an enterprise value of AED 3.1 billion (US$835 million).
Business
EGA receives more than 1,800 applications at Ru’ya careers fair
EGA received more than 1,800 applications at Ru’ya Careers UAE and invited over 300 candidates to interviews.
Technology
MBZUAI and Khalifa University test FaceGuardian against AI image edits
The face-image method reduced identity similarity after edits by the diffusion models tested in the study.
Infrastructure
Etihad Rail partners on smart parking at four passenger stations
Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin announced a partnership on 1 October to develop and operate smart parking at passenger stations.
Technology
Kaduna representative receives NASENI InnovateNaija award for SmartFarm
Abdulrahaman Bin Umar of Kaduna was recognised at the 2026 NASENI InnovateNaija awards for SmartFarm, a drone-based farm-support concept; the matched startup grant totalled ₦5 million.
Education
NCDMB and Renaissance launch technical training for 60 Nigerians
NCDMB and Renaissance Africa Energy launched a 60-person programme covering oil-and-gas engineering and technical trades in Osogbo.
Infrastructure
Abia electrical contractors and NSCDC discuss installation safety
The agencies discussed coordination on substandard materials and unlicensed practitioners.
Economy
Aba export programme addresses documentation and standards gaps for local firms
At an NEPC sensitisation event in Abia, customs and export officials explained documentation and procedures; participants raised gaps in certification, packaging and standards knowledge.
Environment
ACReSAL opens final consultation round on remaining catchment plans
A Jos workshop opening began final implementation consultations for 10 remaining plans in a 20-state project.