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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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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. According to IDC, the IoT market in the Middle East and Africa is set to surpass $30.2 This impressive growth trajectory underscores the accelerating role of IoT in our lives.

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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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AI Is Reaching New Milestones In Senior Care In 2019

Smart Data Collective

Big data and artificial intelligence technology is going to play an extremely important role in the near future in the future of senior care. This figure is going to more than double by 2050. New IOT devices will facilitate in-home senior care. The senior care industry is undergoing a massive transformation.

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Repsol doubles down on digital transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

Around the same time of the release, Repsol appointed Juan José Casado Quintero as its new chief digital officer (CDO), another strategic move to digitally transform and accelerate the company’s strategy to become a data-driven company. The push into AI into all Repsol’s businesses will increase as well.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. These efforts are often driven by stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements and the recognition that sustainable business practices can improve the bottom line.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC. Cybersecurity will be critical, with AI-driven threat detection and public-private collaboration safeguarding digital assets. What specific use cases do you expect to become more widespread?

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