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

CIO Business Intelligence

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

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Huawei Cloud unveils AI-Native innovations at MWC 2025, driving digital transformation in the Middle East

CIO Business Intelligence

The company also introduced its vision for 6G, emphasizing AI-driven networks that will redefine the future of connectivity. This is particularly relevant for the UAE, which has set ambitious sustainability goals, including its Net Zero 2050 plan.

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Making Remarkable Energy Grids a Reality

CIO Business Intelligence

Energy Information Administration forecasts 47% higher global energy demand by 2050. [1] 2] But by 2050, as we collectively seek to meet net-zero targets, 90% of the world’s electricity is predicted to come from renewable sources. [3] The future is renewable Growth in energy demand is unlikely to change.

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IDC Directions: The META region’s path to AI-Driven digital transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

In the coming years, the region will see a surge in investments focused on AI capabilities, spanning areas such as data governance, cloud infrastructures, foundation models, and the architecture needed to support these advanced technologies.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers.

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How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

CIO Business Intelligence

Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. AgTech startup SupPlant is working to tackle these challenges through innovative AI-driven solutions. This system uses large language models (LLMs) to combine a vast library of agricultural data with expert knowledge.

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The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

CIO Business Intelligence

By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. Smart cities in the age of AI harness AI’s ability to analyze vast data streams, enabling intelligent decision-making and efficient resource management.

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