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

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The energy sector, driven by sustainability goals such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs Net Zero 2050, will see a surge in investments in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-powered energy efficiency solutions.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

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But a United Nations report estimates that we’ll need to double global food production by 2050 to meet the needs of 10 billion people. For many companies, data is their greatest asset and at the same time, their largest problem. Rising demand for meat is driven in part by the rise of a global middle class.

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The role of accelerated computing in reducing energy consumption

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Striking the Balance With Accelerated Computing As businesses strive to cut emissions while delivering more computational throughput in the era of AI and big data, accelerated computing has become essential to achieve these goals. Extreme wildfires are predicted to increase 14% by 2030 and 30% by 2050 6.

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Dawn of a new day for Africa: building a modern digital economy

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A report from non-profit Endeavor predicts that the market size of Africa’s digital economy could reach $712 billion by 2050 , fuelled by the nation’s young population, rising smartphone adoption, and increasing internet penetration. Huawei provided our Cloud Stack (HCS) and innovative service platforms combined with big data services.

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How the C-Suite Can Champion Sustainability Across the Enterprise

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In fact, more than 3,200 companies have set science-based carbon targets , and thousands of companies from around the world are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by either 2040 or 2050. Natural resources: In addition to reducing their carbon footprint, companies need to address water usage and improve waste management practices.

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Cloudera and AMD Spur Data Scientists to Take Climate Action

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Participants can choose from the following categories for their prototype: Climate Smart Agriculture: With the world’s population expected to hit nearly 10 billion by 2050, finding sustainable ways to feed all of these people is critical for addressing global hunger as well as mitigating the climate crisis.

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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Real-Life Examples

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AVATAR leverages AI and Big Data to pick up small variations of facial expressions and body gestures that may raise suspicion. by 80% by 2050. This includes defending a company’s critical assets, including intellectual property, and sensitive client data from sophisticated cyber-attacks.