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Cyprus Eyes United Arab Emirates Partnership On Landmark Subsea Cable Project

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 9, 2025

Strategic Political Engagement

Cyprus has turned to the United Arab Emirates as it looks to forge a stronger cooperative bond to develop an ambitious EU-financed subsea power cable. This initiative, designed to link Europe with the eastern Mediterranean, underscores Cyprus’ unwavering backing of the project. In a recent meeting, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and his foreign minister held discussions with UAE leadership to explore the potential for joint investment and broader collaboration in related sectors.

Investing In Infrastructure and Future Growth

The dialogue marks a notable step forward in international energy infrastructure, paralleling the vigorous political interest in regional connectivity. The discussions come in the wake of remarks from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, which prompted Cyprus to elaborate on its strategic plans. A partnership with the UAE could not only inject fresh capital into the project but also signal robust, multinational support in an era when energy security and sustainability are paramount.

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Technical Milestone With Global Implications

At a length of 1,240 km and reaching depths of 3,000 metres, the cable – currently under construction by Greek transmission operator Admie – is poised to become the world’s longest high-voltage and deepest subsea link. Building on nearly a decade of groundwork by Cyprus-based developers, the project now navigates complex financial and operational challenges, including clarifications on overall cost, viability, and accountability for delays.

Regulatory Hurdles And Future Outlook

Adding to the scrutiny, European prosecutors recently initiated an investigation into potential criminal offences related to the €1.9 billion venture that aims not only to connect Cyprus with Greece but also extend to Israel. Despite these challenges, the trilateral support from Cyprus, Greece, and Israel is a robust testament to the project’s strategic importance and its potential to reshape regional energy dynamics.

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Women Accounted For More Than Half Of Scientists In 10 EU Regions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 10, 2026

In Portugal’s Continente region, 265,100 women worked as scientists and engineers in 2025, representing 46% of the total workforce in these occupations.

Across the EU, women made up more than half of all scientists and engineers in 10 regions. Four were located in Spain, two in Portugal and one in Greece. The remaining regions were Poland’s Makroregion centralny, Sweden’s northernmost region and France’s outermost regions.

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Most of these areas had relatively small numbers of scientists and engineers overall. Spain’s Noreste region was the largest, with 102,700 women in these occupations, accounting for 51% of its total workforce.

Women’s Representation Varies Across Europe

The figures highlight considerable regional differences in both the number of women working in science and engineering and their share of the overall workforce.

Cyprus remains below the EU average, with women accounting for 37.8% of scientists and engineers. However, this share is broadly comparable to that of Île-de-France, one of Europe’s largest centres of scientific and engineering employment.