China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the...
- The project in the Alam al-Roum area, in Egypt's Matrouh Governorate, will span "4,900 acres... extending across a coastline of...
Davos, Switzerland -- In the next five years, millions of jobs will be created. Governments, employers, and education institutions, therefore,...The key report findings highlighted that there will be 78 million new job opportunities by 2030 but urgent upskilling is needed to prepare workforces.
The fastest-growing skills by 2030 will include technological skills alongside human skills, such as cognitive skills and collaboration.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at the current target range of 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent after its January meeting, according...Inflation is still deemed ‘somewhat elevated’
The euro fell to 1.04 against the US dollar following announcement
Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based company, is revolutionizing the energy storage market with its groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery technology. These batteries offer...Lithium-sulfur batteries are about half the weight of a lithium-ion batteries, but they have twice the energy density.
These batteries work better in heat and, therefore, will be better suited to tropical countries that are expected to grow at a much faster pace.
- Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Alphaeus Hanson,...
The Middle East is emerging as a key investment hub, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading ambitious initiatives, Hanson tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, he adds
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a series of agreements, deals, and memoranda of understanding...The agreements included a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to enhance collaboration in supply chains
In another key agreement, a memorandum of understanding was signed with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)
- The Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative aims to improve collaboration and develop a shared vision among co-located companies and public institutions,...
The initiative’s 33 members from 16 countries represent combined potential greenhouse gas emissions reductions comparable to the annual emissions of Saudi Arabia
A new report highlights the critical role that industrial clusters play in accelerating the deployment of clean-energy infrastructure at scale worldwide
- Davos Switzerland - The rapid adoption of AI and automation is redefining labor markets, reshaping industries, and transforming skills globally,...
Drawing from insights in the Future of Jobs Report 2025, Dr. Richardson emphasized the dual forces of opportunity and risk that AI introduces to labor markets
Reflecting on the findings of the report, Dr. Richardson highlighted the critical gaps that need to be addressed, including the skills gap and the employers-employee disconnect
- Davos, Switzerland -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced signing agreements for three new Centers for the Fourth Industrial...
The upcoming centers in Muscat, Pretoria, and Riyadh will tackle critical global challenges with innovative solutions tailored to national and regional needs.
Additionally, the WEF announced that the C4IR United Arab Emirates has been renewed.
The international community must prioritize cooperation and dialogue to overcome the challenges of a fragmented world, the Saudi delegation to...Saudi Arabia urges global cooperation and prioritizes private sector-led economic diversification
Key initiatives focus on AI, sustainability, and transforming industries for future growth
- In its latest annual inequality report, “Takers Not Makers”, Oxfam explores how most billionaire wealth is taken, not earned. At least five...
At least five trillionaires are now expected within a decade
In 2024, the number of billionaires rose to 2,769, up from 2,565 in 2023
