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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

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The program, known as Project Transcendence, marks a significant push by the Kingdom to develop a robust AI ecosystem that can rival leading tech hubs, including neighbouring United Arab Emirates and other global technology centers. In recent years, the Kingdom has set up research centers, ministries, and educational programs focused on AI.

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EU moves toward regulating data center energy and water use

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The European Union will take a big step toward regulating energy and water use by data centers in September, when organizations operating data centers in EU nations will be required to file reports detailing water and energy consumption, as well as steps they are taking to reduce it. between 2020 and 2030.

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ACV, una herramienta táctica para mejorar la sostenibilidad de los ‘data center’

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Así, con el propósito de hacer un uso sostenible de estos data center, el análisis del ciclo de vida (ACV) se ha perfilado como una herramienta táctica y crucial para las compañías del sector. Un volumen comparable al consumo anual de electricidad de 1.700 a 2.800 hogares europeos.

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Bridging continents: The role of connectivity in Africa’s digital transformation

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Amidst this progress, however, the lack of data center access raises a big challenge to Africas connectivity, as most countries in Africa have a national data center. But to build this data residency, increased data center and digital infrastructure investment is needed.

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What to expect from AI in the enterprise in 2025

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This involves the prosaic but essential activities of good information management: data cleaning, deduplicating, validating, structuring, and checking ownership. However, this will depend on the speed at which new AI-ready data centers are built relative to demand.

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

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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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Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education

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Proof of this is the KSA Cloud First Policy, announced in October 2020 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and InformationTechnologies, after the launch of a cloud data center in the city of Jeddah, by Oracle. The importance of education in supporting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 cannot be overstated.

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