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Source: Gulf Business

Middle East and Africa Least Sceptical on AI Data Centres, CARMA Finds

A media analysis by intelligence firm CARMA found that the Middle East and Africa is the least sceptical region globally regarding artificial intelligence data centres. The study evaluated traditional and social media coverage across more than 50 markets, finding that the UAE registered one of the highest shares of positive sentiment. Dominant global discussion themes centred on power supplies, resource usage, grid capacity, and infrastructure pressures.

Industry News
Source: Khaleej Times

IATA Survey Finds Entry Rules Discourage 43% of Middle East Travellers

A survey by the International Air Transport Association found that visa and entry procedures deterred 43% of Middle East travellers from visiting certain destinations. Regional respondents reported the world's highest willingness to use digital passports and AI trip-planning tools. Overall satisfaction with air travel in the Middle East reached 90%, tying with Asia-Pacific.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

UAE Salary Survey Finds 78% of Professionals Open to Changing Jobs

The Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2027 indicates that 78 percent of UAE professionals are open to changing roles, while 51 percent would consider leaving if forced to spend more time working from the office. Only 23 percent view generative artificial intelligence as a threat to their job security. The findings highlight mounting recruitment and retention challenges for employers as employee salary expectations outpace corporate review budgets.

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