Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] In line with Vision 2035, Kuwait aims to attract investments and partnerships that will support the development of a tourism infrastructure that balances economic growth with resource conservation. Travel And Tour World
• [New] For Kuwait, embracing sustainable tourism has the potential to drive economic growth through increased foreign exchange earnings, job creation, and public-private partnerships. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Youth-driven enterprise and stronger partnerships across sectors will be important in building a more resilient food system and supporting Nigeria's move toward a greener economy. Businessday NG
• [New] The Dubai Duty Free Foundation has renewed its partnership with Dubai Cares, signing a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding covering the period 2026-2028. DFNI
• [New] The recent launch of Lloyd's Syndicate 2479 in a partnership with Amwins and Blackstone, marked the first time AIG deployed gen AI for a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Insurance Journal
• [New] 87% of respondents expected AI to create opportunities for them personally, while 86% expected a favourable business outlook for their organizations, including further spending on technology and partnerships. Insurance Business
• [New] Creator partnerships are more of a priority than ever: 57% of marketers indicate they plan to focus more on creator partnerships in 2026, compared to 48% last year. Morning Brew
• [New] The DRC offers promising opportunities for partnerships with U.S. companies envisioned in the America First Global Health Strategy, such as with Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria to roll out injectable lenacapavir to prevent HIV. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] RoadOne IntermodaLogistics announced the addition of a Tesla Semi to its fleet as part of an expanded partnership with Tesla, and plans to deploy up to 10 electric semis in Oakland, California. Energy Exchange
• [New] The Argentina critical minerals trade deal with US establishes important precedents for resource diplomacy that could reshape global critical mineral markets and international partnership approaches across multiple regions and commodity sectors. Discovery Alert
• [New] Successful investment analysis requires understanding how the US partnership affects competitive dynamics for non-US companies and whether similar preferential arrangements might become available through alternative partnerships. Discovery Alert
• [New] The success of Argentina's bilateral approach could encourage other Mercosur members to pursue similar strategic partnerships while maintaining regional coordination on shared infrastructure and regulatory standards that benefit all participants. Discovery Alert
• [New] By integrating generative AI, biology, and translational partnerships, we hope to create a pipeline that can respond more rapidly to the global threat of antibiotic resistance, ultimately delivering new therapies to patients who need them most. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The government-backed initiatives and global partnerships reduce risk and create a foundation for scalable commercial and defence applications in space over the coming decade. Cyclop SpaceTech
• [New] In partnership with 2 Africa, Airtel will shortly begin carrying internet breakout traffic from Kwa Ibo in Akwa Ibom State. Business Post Nigeria
• [New] After recent supply-chain crises, companies are focusing more heavily on resilience: 84% say they are actively looking for new technologies and partnerships to reduce global risk and bring production closer to home - though investment decisions remain cautious. Scio Automation GmbH
• [New] Affirm and Virgin Media O2 are today announcing a new partnership that will see the transparent and flexible payment network provide upfront and honest hardware financing to O2 - one of the UK's leading mobile providers. FinExtra
• [New] Strategic partnerships in aviation, infrastructure, and telecommunications will contribute meaningfully to Syria's reconstruction efforts. The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
• [New] Australia, in partnership with Pacific island countries, will set the agenda for Pre-COP in the Pacific, preside over pre-COP, and fulfil all the operational and logistical responsibilities for pre-COP. Mirage News
• [New] Recognising that future demand for critical minerals cannot be met by domestic production alone, the UK will aim to deliver diversification by developing international growth partnerships with resource-rich countries and technology partners to secure the long-term supply of critical minerals. JD Supra
• [New] Recently, Airtel announced Nigeria's first Direct-to-Cell partnership with Starlink, a breakthrough that will allow customers to remain connected while travelling through deep remote areas and enable small rural communities to access Airtel's digital and fintech services. Business Post Nigeria

Last updated: 16 February 2026