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When AI writes the laws: UAE’s bold move forces a rethink on compliance and human touch

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Its a bold move that could reshape how governments and businesses think about regulation, compliance, and the future of legal systems. Paving the way for smarter compliance The UAEs new AI system marks a major shift for businesses facing complex regulations. With the global AI legal tech market set to grow from $1.2

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SAP throws a lifeline to large organizations with new ECC offering

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Standard maintenance for ECC is due to end on December 31, 2027, while the extended maintenance for on-premises SAP ERP systems is set to expire at the end of 2030. Systems that are relevant for the SAP ERP, private edition, transition option, need to be moved to SAP ERP, private edition prior to the end of 2030.

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

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Adopting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions will enhance flexibility and compliance, deepening partnerships with global providers. 2025 AI and machine learning are expected to evolve significantly in the GCC, driven by national strategies like Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs AI Strategy.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

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Data sovereignty and the development of local cloud infrastructure will remain top priorities in the region, driven by national strategies aimed at ensuring data security and compliance. However, overcoming challenges such as workforce readiness, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity risks will be critical to realizing this vision.

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What to expect from AI in the enterprise in 2025

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Michael Hobbs, founder of the isAI trust and compliance platform, agrees. AI governance software will also become increasingly important in this process, with Forrester predicting spending on off-the-shelf solutions will more than quadruple by 2030, reaching almost $16 billion.

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Sherry dynasty achieves sustainable wine production and EU compliance

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Following suit, Spain imposed a tax on single-use plastic packaging, and waste incineration and disposal in landfills, with the goal of making all packaging in Spain recyclable by 2030. The solution has also eased compliance. However, it was easier said than done.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

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If not, Thorogood recommends IT leaders build platforms that savvy business managers can use and encourage or require compliance with enterprise standards and processes. NIST recently released its official post-quantum cryptography (PQC) timeline report that establishes 2030 as the target for PQC migration completion.