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DATE Summit 2025 to Unite Global Tech, AI and Investment Leaders in Dubai
DATE Summit 2025 will gather global tech leaders, investors, and policymakers in Dubai to explore AI, emerging technologies, and digital transformation, co-located with CARE to drive the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and future-ready industries.
Global Investment in 2025 Shifts Toward Strategic Sectors
FDI fell 3% in early 2025 as geopolitical tensions and high financing costs reshape global capital flows. Despite declines, digital infrastructure and semiconductors attract strong investment, while emerging markets remain mixed and Africa faces a sharp downturn.
Strategic Partnerships: The Key to Ecosystem-Driven Growth
In 2025, companies win through smart partnerships, not size. From Revolut to CaixaBank, successful firms leverage ecosystems to accelerate innovation, co-create value, and compete at speed, proving that the right collaborations drive transformation across industries.
Middle East Leads Global Financial Inclusion Gains in 2025
The UAE and Saudi Arabia drive the strongest year-over-year progress in financial inclusion worldwide, fueled by fintech growth, digital finance, and financial literacy initiatives, showing measurable economic impact and advancing Vision 2030 priorities.
Reed Smith Launches Riyadh Office to Support Saudi Market Growth
Global law firm Reed Smith opens its Riyadh office, expanding its Middle East footprint alongside Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The new office strengthens support for high-value projects across finance, energy, life sciences, and transport, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
Space42 Expands GIQ Platform with AI Startup Partnerships
Space42 signs MoUs with xMap, FortyGuard, AIRMO, and AlphaGEO to integrate AI into its GIQ geospatial platform, enhancing urban planning, climate resilience, and environmental intelligence while supporting the UAE’s tech-driven growth and innovation agenda.