Industrial Metals & Recycling: Shyam Steel opened its first overseas manufacturing plant in the Hamriyah Free Zone (Sharjah), with $16.34M invested to scale aluminium and copper alloy production using advanced lab and quality systems. Energy Infrastructure Watch: New concerns are being raised about concrete quality at Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project, with claims about foundation piles and NGL/power plant works failing required engineering standards after on-site testing. Healthcare Tech in Guyana: President Ali says the Ministry of Health has two months to prepare for paediatric cardiac surgeries using newly acquired robotic surgical technology, aiming to treat eligible children locally and cut overseas costs. Agritech & Farm Support: Over $403M was distributed to Region Two rice farmers (5,100+ farmers; $15,000 per acre), alongside broader moves to improve drainage, irrigation, and farm viability. Smart Travel IDs: Guyana and Barbados launched passport-free travel using ICAO-compliant digital national ID cards, with systems ready for smooth e-ID processing at airports. Power & Renewables Partnerships: GPL signed an MoU with UAE firm Global South Utilities to advance power generation, renewable energy, and smart electricity infrastructure using modern grid technologies. Regional Tech & Mobility: The UAE’s “Trade Days” tour with Guyana and other South American partners pushed deals across technology, renewables, logistics, mining, and security solutions. AI & People Skills: Massy Group urged Caribbean firms to invest in workforce readiness alongside AI adoption, rolling out enterprise AI tools paired with training and governance.