Topic: human capital
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AI Job Fears? This Labor Indicator Offers Hope
AI is projected to replace about 6% of U.S. jobs (10.4 million positions) by 2030, a significant but measured impact focused more on augmenting and transforming work than eliminating it entirely. The report cautions that recent layoffs are often not directly due to AI replacement, but may be fina...
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FII9: How Science and Biotech Are Revolutionizing Healthcare
Biotechnology and scientific research are essential for developing next-generation medical solutions and building resilient global health systems, as emphasized by experts at the Future Investment Initiative. Saudi Arabia is advancing its biotechnological capabilities through strategic investment...
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UAE's Industry 4.0 Boom Fuels Manufacturing Growth
The UAE's manufacturing sector grew by 7.7% in Q1 2025, contributing 13.4% to non-oil GDP, driven by Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation initiatives. Industry leaders at the Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted the adoption of AI, IoT, and robotics, emphasizing predictive mainten...
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Morocco Unveils Digital Transformation Plan to U.S. Tech Leaders
Morocco has launched its Digital 2030 strategy to become a leading technology hub, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and digital government to drive socioeconomic progress and modernization. The strategy targets increasing the digital economy's GDP contribution to 6% and creating 240,000 specialized...
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Telstra, Cochlear, Lion Win SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 for Innovation
The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 recognized leading organizations in Australia and New Zealand for their innovative use of technology to transform industries and set new benchmarks. Winners were selected across 13 categories based on their ability to deliver tangible business results, drive innovati...
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Kuwait Expands Digital Skills Program with Google Cloud
Kuwait has launched the second phase of its national digital skills program in partnership with Google Cloud, focusing on training in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity to build a knowledge-based economy. The initiative aims to enhance government efficiency and public services, supporting Kuw...
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Oman Climbs to 69th in Global Innovation Index, Jumps 5 Spots
Oman rose to 69th in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, reflecting its commitment to a knowledge-based economy through investments in technology, education, and infrastructure. The country ranked in the top twenty globally in six sub-indicators, including economic clusters, policy stability, and s...
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Indonesia, UAE Partner on Digital Governance & Human Capital
Indonesia and the UAE have established a landmark partnership focused on digital governance and human capital development, including a plan to train 10 million Indonesian coders over three years. The collaboration includes five strategic pillars such as fostering innovation, improving government ...
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UAE's 50 AI Officers Launch Landmark U.S. Tech Tour to Visit Global Giants
A delegation of fifty UAE Chief AI Officers is touring the US to engage with top tech firms, reflecting the nation's strategic push to lead in AI and digital transformation. The tour supports the UAE National AI Strategy by fostering partnerships and knowledge exchange to enhance government servi...
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South Korea Invests $15M to Modernize Egypt's Education System
South Korea is investing $15 million to help Egypt upgrade its education system, focusing on ICT integration, teacher training, and infrastructure improvements across 54 public middle schools. The five-year initiative, launching in 2027, builds on three decades of diplomatic relations and support...
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