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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 Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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Luxury fashion meets blockchain on Syky, the Seven Seven Six-backed web3 platform

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In 2017, Delahunt was at Ralph Lauren and had her first look at the blockchain, but it wasn’t until years later while working to pioneer some digital wardrobe projects with companies, like Snap, Bitmoji and Roblox, that she had an opportunity to see that web3 was going to be “more than a niche community” for luxury fashion.

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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. The Internet of Things is gaining traction worldwide. Cybersecurity continues to be a significant concern globally.

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Top tech events in the UAE every tech leader must attend in 2025

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From artificial intelligence to blockchain and smart cities, the UAEs tech landscape is set to host some of the most significant gatherings of innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs in the region. Here are the top tech events in the UAE for 2025, organized by date: 1.

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9 ways IT leaders can impact sustainability initiatives

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Companies across industries are committing to maximizing sustainability within their operations — and IT is at the heart of most of these efforts. In its Worldwide Sustainability/ESG 2023 Predictions , analyst firm IDC sees digital and sustainability transformations converging. Now is no time for sideline sitting, however.

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MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy

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Data from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis says the region’s crypto usage grew 1,200% last year, making it the third-fastest growing cryptocurrency economy. Prior to MARA, Nnadi ran Sustainability International, a non-profit organization that managed community-led solutions for solving UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Twig takes $35M to turn stuff you own into a way to pay

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In earlier decades, long before the Internet- and open banking-fuelled fintech boom, legacy banks would pitch to get a new crop of school leavers signed up by offering freebies — like bags, stationery, music or other offers. So that’s one potential wrinkle in Twig’s sustainability pitch.