Topic: global competitiveness
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ITIDA Boosts Tech Jobs in Egypt's Tier-2 Cities via Beni Suef Fair
ITIDA is expanding Egypt's digital economy into tier-2 cities, such as Beni Suef, by hosting employment fairs to connect local talent with major companies and boost the nation's IT outsourcing profile. The fair featured 11 companies offering over 650 jobs in IT, BPO, and contact centers, with ITI...
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McKinsey: Europe's Software Sector Hits Critical Turning Point
Europe has over 280 software firms with €100M+ in annual revenue but takes 15 years to scale—five years slower than US firms, hindered by market fragmentation and funding gaps. Fewer than 3% of European software firms reach €1B revenue, but the region has strong talent, networks, and investment p...
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EU Invests €700 Million in NanoIC Tech
The European Union has inaugurated the €700 million NanoIC pilot line in Belgium, a key project under the European Chips Act to bolster the continent's semiconductor sovereignty and technological independence. The open-access facility provides companies and researchers with cutting-edge beyond-2-...
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Qatar CRA Boosts Telecom Standards for Enhanced Connectivity & Smart Infrastructure
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority has updated its In-Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards to enhance internet speeds, mobile connectivity, and smart building readiness nationwide. The revised standards are part of a broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation, ...
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AI FDI Hits 22% in 2025, Set to Top $1.2 Trillion by 2029
Artificial intelligence and sustainability are now central drivers of global investment, reshaping capital allocation and economic growth, with AI-related foreign direct investment projected to reach 22% of global FDI in 2025 and investments in AI infrastructure expected to exceed $1.2 trillion b...
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Dubai Debuts World's First Smart Gold Testing Lab at GITEX 2025
Dubai has launched the world's first fully automated smart lab for testing gold, silver, and platinum, using advanced technology to deliver purity analysis in under sixty seconds. The innovation resulted from a collaboration between Dubai Central Laboratory and the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group,...
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Dubai Launches Next-Gen Digital Platform for Business & Government
Dubai has launched an AI-powered 360 Services feature on its Invest in Dubai platform, integrating essential government services into a single interface to streamline the business setup process. The platform has significantly improved efficiency, reducing license processing times from 14 days to ...
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Dubai Customs Debuts AI Platform for Real-Time Customer Feedback
Dubai Customs has launched an AI-powered "Voice of Customer" platform to instantly collect and analyze client feedback, reducing manual tasks and improving customs processing efficiency. The platform uses predictive analytics to monitor customer attitudes in real-time and transforms feedback from...
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ADX Group Unveils 3 AI Tools to Simplify Investing
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has launched three AI tools—AI Financial Insight, AI Court Order Agent, and TAMM for ADX Investors—to simplify investing and enhance market accessibility for millions in the UAE. These tools, developed with TAMM and judicial bodies, streamline services by p...
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Gitex Global Expands to Year-Round Innovation Hub at Expo City Dubai
Gitex Global 2026 will relocate to Expo City Dubai in December, evolving into a year-round innovation hub and introducing the new "TechCation" concept that blends technology with lifestyle experiences. The initiative supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to strengthen Dubai's position am...
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Trump's Executive Order Could Penalize States Over AI Regulations
President Trump's executive order establishes a national AI policy to prevent a patchwork of state laws, aiming to boost innovation and competitiveness by creating a federal task force to challenge conflicting state rules. The order is supported by tech industry groups and includes provisions to ...
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UAE Launches Digital Platform to Boost Space Sector
The UAE Space Agency launched a new digital platform at GITEX Global 2025 to streamline space license applications, reducing bureaucracy for investors and entrepreneurs. The platform uses a four-step process including UAE PASS registration and instant digital license issuance, enhancing efficienc...
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Shamillah Bankiya on the State of Europe's Venture Market
Shamillah Bankiya, a partner at Dawn Capital, highlights Europe's dynamic venture market growth, including increased American investor interest and globally successful startups in AI and fintech. She points out structural challenges such as fragmented European stock exchanges and stringent regula...
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du Launches 5G+ in UAE: Double Speed, Ultra-Low Latency
The United Arab Emirates has launched du's 5G+ network, offering users up to double the speed of standard 5G with improved reliability and responsiveness for personal and business use. Key enhancements include ultra-low latency for real-time applications like gaming and video conferencing, plus i...
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UAE Launches AI HR Assistant to Boost Government Efficiency
The UAE has introduced an AI-powered HR assistant to modernize its federal workforce, enhancing efficiency and service delivery across government departments. Developed by FAHR, the system automates 80% of HR self-services, offers 108 services, and is expected to save 170,000 working hours annual...
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