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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. The skills gap, particularly in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, remains a critical issue.

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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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Toca Football raises $40 million to fuel its budding chain of giant soccer and entertainment facilities

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that are focused on soccer training, has raised $40 million in Series E funding to roughly double the number of facilities that are now up and running in the U.S., that CEO Yoshi Maruyama describes as a “highly themed game-experiences-based dining and entertainment facility focused on soccer training.”

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Backed by Epic Games, distributed computing startup Hadean nabs $30M to power the metaverse

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Back in July, Hadean was awarded a contract with the British Army to build a simulated training environment for land warfare. But the underlying technology can be used for just about any use-case, from resource-intensive enterprise applications through to web 3.0, blockchain, and the metaverse. Epic investment.

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The role of accelerated computing in reducing energy consumption

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It might seem like a big energy expenditure, but using a train is more efficient when considering volume and distance. A train can carry lots of cargo in a single trip, easily covering hundreds of miles. Thus, trains offer a more energy-efficient and practical bulk transport solution than trucks, saving fuel and time.

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ZEBOX, an incubator for supply chain startups, launches its Asia hub in Singapore

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This is an especially critical area for CMA CGM Group, since its goal is to reach net zero carbon by 2050. Finally, the future of work will zone in on startups that can innovate in training, workplace safety, employee engagement, talent acquisition, hybrid work environments, ESG and customer experience.

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Subak, which incubates data-for-climate not-for-profits, announces six startups in 2022 cohort

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The Subak incubator launched last summer — with a goal of making a tangible difference to not-for-profit climate action by linking eco-minded entrepreneurs and projects with an ecosystem of tech innovators who know how to scale projects and create global impact. 5 areas where VCs can play an outsized role in addressing climate change.

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