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Why sustainable transportation needs 5G connectivity and digitalisation

CIO

Decarbonising transportation through electrification is critical to helping companies and economies meet net-zero emissions targets. Fortunately, three forces are combining to make this vision for sustainable transportation a reality: connectivity, digitalisation, and cross-sector collaboration.

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Advanced Ionics nets $12.5M Series A to inject green hydrogen into heavy industry

TechCrunch

When people talk about hydrogen these days, they almost always mention transportation. But from a practical perspective, transportation is not a great use for hydrogen. Hydrogen is really terrible to store and to transport,” said Chad Mason, founder and CEO of Advanced Ionics.

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ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-powered vision for aviation nets $21.4 million from Amazon, Shell and Bill Gates-backed fund

TechCrunch

“You don’t have to transport it… You can’t liquefy it… You don’t have to worry about transporting it because it’s a low-density fuel… It’s a mess… If you make it on site all of those challenges go away… We think infrastructure is going to be fine.” It will also require government intervention.

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Corporate sustainability initiatives may open doors for carbon offset startups

TechCrunch

Commitments to carbon neutrality keep coming from all corners of the business world — over the past few weeks, companies ranging from the fast-casual restaurant chain Sweetgreen to the security-focused networking IT company Palo Alto Networks to the online craft retailer Etsy committed to net-zero carbon emission plans.

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B2B marketplaces will be the next billion-dollar e-commerce startups

TechCrunch

Financing: It is customary in B2B transactions to pay “with terms,” such as net 30 or net 60, effectively giving a line of credit to the business buyer that enables them to send payment after delivery of the good or service. Nearly half of B2B payments are still made by paper check, but digital payment solutions are quickly gaining.

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

CIO

In the energy and utilities sector, sustainability goals, such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and UAEs Net Zero 2050, will drive investment in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-driven energy efficiency solutions. Fintech hubs like Dubai and Riyadh will continue attracting global and regional players.

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e& and Huawei Launch Middle East’s First Net-zero 5G Massive MIMO Site

CIO

At the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Huawei and e& announced the inauguration of the region’s ground-breaking net-zero 5G massive MIMO site, setting new benchmarks in sustainability and technological innovation.

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