Key regional tech trends for 2025; Gulf capital markets ecosystem gains in maturity; Oman’s investment policy strengthens economy
In 2025, a spate of technological breakthroughs are set to fundamentally reshape industries worldwide, driving unprecedented innovation across critical sectors.
Cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, digital currencies, transportation and healthcare are converging to create transformative opportunities, according to the Tech Predictions 2025 report by GlobalData Thematic Intelligence.
In the Middle East, these global technological trends are not just being adopted but actively amplified through strategic national initiatives.
The January issue of MEED Business Review provides an in-depth look at the emerging technology trends that Middle East governments and investors are racing to capitalise on.
Our latest issue also includes a comprehensive report on the emergence of Gulf debt markets as a fixture on the radars of global investors.
This month’s exclusive 15-page market report, meanwhile, focuses on Oman, where a combined austerity drive and investment push have restored confidence in the sultanate’s heading.
In this issue, the team also examines Syria’s struggle for stability; asks whether BP’s oil strategy in the Middle East could come unstuck; and finds that instability in Algeria is damaging downstream sentiment.
The January issue is packed with exclusive interviews too. Bahrain’s Minister of Works Ibrahim Bin Hassan Al-Hawaj tells MEED about the ministry’s infrastructure projects; Fertiglobe CEO Ahmed El-Hoshy discusses the fertiliser producer’s next growth chapter in Abu Dhabi; Abdulaziz Al-Shidhani, managing director of Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), outlines the work the sultanate is doing to establish its status as a hydrogen hub; and Iain McBride, head of commercial at Roshn, explains the gigaproject developer’s approach to delivering large-scale schemes.
We hope our valued subscribers enjoy the January 2025 issue of MEED Business Review.
Must-read sections in the January 2025 issue of MEED Business Review include:
> AGENDA:
> Driving tech in the Middle East
> CURRENT AFFAIRS:
> A fragile Syria struggles for stability
> BP’s oil strategy in the Middle East could come unstuck
> INTERVIEW: Bahrain’s Ministry of Works beats project deadlines
> INTERVIEW: Fertiglobe begins next growth chapter in Abu Dhabi
> INTERVIEW: Oman works to secure hydrogen hub status
> ALGERIA: Instability damages downstream sentiment in Algeria
> INTERVIEW: Roshn taps localisation to meet delivery demands
> OMAN MARKET REPORT:
> COMMENT: Muscat’s efforts right the economy
> GOVERNMENT & ECONOMY: Oman’s investment drive
> BANKING: Islamic growth lifts Oman’s banking sector
> OIL & GAS: Gas sits at forefront of Oman energy sector growth
> INDUSTRY: Oman’s mining ambitions take a leap forward
> POWER & WATER: Oman pursues utility and grid expansion
> CONSTRUCTION: Oman construction continues its positive trajectory
> MEED COMMENTS:
> Construction should prepare for Saudi World Cup criticism
> Successfully delivering projects is key to attracting investors
> Oman must crack hydrogen offtake challenge
> Facility E award marks key milestone
> GULF PROJECTS INDEX: Gulf projects market maintains growth
> NOVEMBER 2024 CONTRACTS: Region reaches record annual awards total
> ECONOMIC DATA: Data drives regional projects
> OPINION: A leap into the unknown
> BUSINESS OUTLOOK: Finance, oil and gas, construction, power and water contracts
