Rwanda interested in expanding technological cooperation with Armenia

 Thursday, August 13 2026 12:53:54
Rwanda interested in expanding technological cooperation with Armenia

ArmInfo.  Rwanda is interested in expanding technological cooperation with Armenia, as stated by the newly appointed Rwandan Ambassador to Armenia Joseph  Nzabamwit during a meeting with Acting Deputy Minister of High-Tech  Industry Gevorg Mantashyan.

Zeyro, first Armenian AI to be presented in Armenia
 Thursday, May 7 2026 10:22

ArmInfo. On May 8, Armenia will host a significant event that will redefine the direction of the country's technological development. Zeyro, the first Armenian  artificial intelligence created to set new standards and reimagine  the logic of modern mobility and digital services, will be unveiled  at a gala ceremony. The Zeyro team announced this.

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Economy Minister: Armenia open to Emirati investments
 Tuesday, May 5 2026 19:09

ArmInfo.Armenia is open to Emirati investments in logistics, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, high technology, agriculture, industry, and other areas, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during a meeting with Omran Sharaf, Deputy Foreign Minister of the United Arab  Emirates (UAE) for Advanced Science and Technology, and Nariman Al- Mulla, UAE Ambassador to Armenia.

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Expert: Every time we scale AI, we increase energy consumption and  worsen environmental impacts
 Friday, April 24 2026 11:22

ArmInfo. Every time we scale AI, we increase energy consumption and worsen environmental impacts. This was stated by Olena Bura, Managing Partner and CEO of the Swiss consulting company Enzentra GmbH (Switzerland), during a panel  session on the topic: "Application of modern digital solutions and  artificial intelligence technologies for environmental issues within  the framework of RES 2026."

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Armenian delegation participates in Hannover Messe 2026
 Wednesday, April 22 2026 17:51

ArmInfo.The Armenian delegation is participating in the world's leading industrial and technological exhibition, Hannover Messe 2026, in Hannover.

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Third stage of  Plug and Play international startup support program  launched in Yerevan
 Tuesday, April 21 2026 11:07

ArmInfo.  The third stage of the Plug and Play international startup support program, implemented with the support of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the  Republic of Armenia, has launched in Yerevan.

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Physical AI priority for Armenia, says minister
 Monday, April 20 2026 11:43

ArmInfo.  Physical AI is a priority for Armenia. This was stated by Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, during a  meeting with NVIDIA Vice President Rev Lebaredyan and a delegation  from Agile Robots, a company working in the field of AI and robotics,  led by CEO Zhaopeng Chen. Minister of Education, Science, Culture,  and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan also participated in the meeting, which  took place in Engineering City.

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Armenian government to purchase $25mln worth high-performance  computing resources from Firebird AI
 Saturday, April 18 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  An agreement was signed between the Armenian Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Firebird AI, according to which the Armenian government will purchase high-performance computing resources from Firebird AI worth $25 million for a period of five years. This was announced on his Facebook page by Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitra  Hayrapetyan.

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AI  and data center project progressing successfully in Armenia - PM  Office
 Friday, April 17 2026 21:03

ArmInfo. The project by Firebird to build an artificial intelligence (AI) and data processing center in Armenia is progressing successfully, as  announced during a meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and NVIDIA Vice President Reva Lebaredyan, Integra Technologies Chairman of the Board of Directors Zaven Akian, and Service Titan President Vahe Kuzoyan.

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Learn, play, and win: Team and Koreez offer new educational  opportunities
 Friday, April 17 2026 15:00

ArmInfo.  Team Telecom Armenia and the pan-Armenian educational program Koreez announced a new partnership, joining forces to advance school education.

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Ministry of Technology and Industry discusses issues of critical  infrastructure cyber resilience
 Friday, April 17 2026 11:46

ArmInfo.  At the initiative of the Ministry of Technology and Industry of Armenia, a discussion was held on improving the cybersecurity of critical information infrastructure, in particular the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), and implementing comprehensive measures in this area.

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The Georgian-Armenian Business Association has launched its first Helio AI project in the recruiting sector in Armenia
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 20:43

ArmInfo. The Georgian-Armenian Business Association (GABA) has launched its activities in Armenia, introducing its first project in the recruitment sector — Helio AI. The presentation of the project, implemented with the support of the "Her Power, Her Future" program by CARE Caucasus, took place on April 15, attended by representatives from Armenia's public and private sectors.

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Armenia, Egypt discuss opportunities to expand cooperation in R&D,  high technology, and  defense industry
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 15:54

ArmInfo. Armenia and Egypt discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in R&D, high technology, and the defense industry, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, citing the outcomes of a meeting between the head of the ministry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, and the Ambassador of Egypt to Armenia, Amal Afifi.

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Armenia offers France cooperation in R&D and high technology
 Wednesday, April 15 2026 12:15

ArmInfo. Armenia can serve as a research platform for French companies in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions. This was announced during a meeting between Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and a delegation led by Benjamin Haddad, Minister  Delegate for European Affairs to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

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Yerevan to host AI Conf 2026 
 Tuesday, April 14 2026 14:50

ArmInfo. The fourth conference dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), AI Conf Armenia 2026, will take place in Yerevan, bringing together leading experts,  scientists, business representatives, and everyone interested in the  future of AI in the country.

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With sound strategy, Armenia can strengthen its position in global  technological landscape - Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
 Tuesday, April 14 2026 11:40

ArmInfo.  The global economy is entering a new phase based on artificial intelligence (AI) systems, in which small countries can gain a strategic advantage if they set  the right priorities and effectively seize the moment. This was  stated by Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan, speaking at the TEDx forum - "Vision of the Future."

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Carnegie Mellon to help shape Armenia`s cybersecurity future
 Monday, April 13 2026 17:01

ArmInfo. A five-day seminar on "Cybersecurity Risk Management" is currently taking place in Yerevan, led by specialists from Carnegie Mellon University.  

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Armenian Government discusses Strategic Development Program for   High-Tech sector
 Friday, April 10 2026 17:11

ArmInfo. On April 10, the fifth meeting of the Council for the Development of Science and Technology was held under the chairmanship of RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

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Armenia strives to position itself as a leading R&D and technology  hub - Ruben Simonyan
 Thursday, April 9 2026 17:07

ArmInfo. As part of its strategy for the next five years, Armenia is planning to position itself as a key research and development (R&D) and technology hub.  Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia,  made this statement during a panel discussion on "Digital Infrastructure and the Real Economy" held as part of the Doing Digital 2026 forum.

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RA Government to allocate $25mln for acquisition of high-performance  computing resources
 Thursday, April 9 2026 13:25

ArmInfo. The RA Government will allocate $25 million over five years to acquire high-performance computing resources. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on  April 9.

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Team`s 2G network completely upgraded to modern technology throughout  Armenia
 Thursday, April 9 2026 10:52

ArmInfo.  Team Telecom Armenia has completely upgraded its 2G network in Armenia, becoming the first operator in the region to carry out such a historic transformation in  the telecommunications sector.

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