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MENA Countries Face Complex Challenges
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As the year commences, war and conflict continue to rage across the Middle East as they did throughout 2024, with Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon at the epicenter of the region’s instability. The Hamas attacks on 7 October 2023 and ensuing Israel–Hamas war is inflicting catastrophic damage on civilians and infrastructure.
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Global growth to remain subdued in 2025 amid uncertainty
The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025 report shows that despite withstanding a series of mutually reinforcing shocks, global economic growth has stagnated and remains below the pre-pandemic annual average of 3.2 per cent.
The report produced by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), highlights the enduring impact of weak investment, sluggish productivity, and high debt levels on global economic performance.
Five climate change stories to keep an eye on this year
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his year will be one of the hottest ever. It’ll probably feature horrendous extreme weather, crop failures and a further crackdown on climate activism.
But it’s also a year in which we may see huge progress on renewable energy, a global agreement on plastic pollution, and the next set of global emissions targets.
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Why we need radical action and courageous leadership in 2025
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As the next Annual Meeting in Davos is in sight, a look back on a year rife with conflict and uncertainty, the year 2024 will go down as an inflection point in history, where international relations, entire economies and even the values that underpin our democracies were put to the test. This has left many in the world feeling apprehensive about the future.
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How E-Learning is Shaping the Future of Education in MENA
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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing a digital transformation in education through the adoption of e-learning. While many countries have embraced technology to enhance learning opportunities, significant challenges remain, creating a complex yet promising landscape.
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Smart and sustainable buildings in 2025: Key drivers for a greener future
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The built environment in Singapore is poised for significant transformation in 2025. The facilities management (FM) sector is under pressure to adapt to evolving regulatory demands, cost pressures and technological advancements.
Three key drivers will shape the future of FM and enhance its sustainability: the mandatory energy improvement regime, the impact of rising temperatures on energy costs, and the growing trend towards adaptive reuse in construction.
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Seven advances in technology that we’re likely to see in 2025
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How times have quickly changed in technology – now, my mobile phone has vast processing capability compared to the machine that processed that Cobol program. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, that same phone is able to instantly translate between languages on a live call, among many other features.
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The Climate Crisis: Five Things to Watch Out for in 2025
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Throughout the years there will be plenty of opportunities to make important progress on several climate-related issues, from the staggering levels of plastic pollution to financing the shift to a cleaner global economy.
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Digitalization in the Middle East & Africa
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Everyday realities powered by Ericsson’s cutting-edge technology and long-standing partnerships with its customers the communication service providers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are more and more a dream come true.
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