Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] RTA was steadily progressing towards the commercial launch of the aerial taxi service in 2026, solidifying Dubai's position as the city of the future and a global hub for innovative and sustainable urban mobility solutions, combining efficient infrastructure with high quality of life. tradearabia
• [New] As scalability, interoperability, and regulatory clarity improve, Mexico will emerge as a major global contributor to Web 3.0 innovation. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Governments in Mexico will enhance data sovereignty through national blockchain infrastructure, enabling secure digital public services. Mobility Foresights
• [New] With six times more initiatives reporting measurable outcomes than at the last COP, the momentum across sectors is clear: industrial decarbonization plans aligned, health systems strengthened, and global grids efforts consolidated to support tripling renewables by 2030. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] AI pioneer: Dubai is implementing an AI-powered system for monitoring and proactively maintaining infrastructure, which could reduce the cost of regular maintenance by 25%. Passle
• [New] With AI turbo-charging demand, strong Government support and the recent announcement of £38 billion in investment by the likes of Google, Microsoft, Nvidia and Blackrock, there's little doubt that data centers represent a major opportunity for investors in and operators of UK infrastructure. Travers Smith
• [New] States such as Montana, Utah, and Pennsylvania have adopted the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, helping communities mitigate wildfire risks to homes and associated water infrastructure. Pacific Institute
• [New] With the right strategy, education and measures in place, and good coordination between government, regulators and industry, we can unlock the full potential of UK household savings, drive economic growth and build a more resilient society. thecityuk
• [New] Capital expenditure plans exceeding $380 billion for AI infrastructure buildouts in 2025, with Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet all substantially increasing their spending forecasts. BearNetAI - Bytes to Insights
• [New] On the industrial front, Tokyo plans to establish a 10 year fund to bolster shipbuilding capabilities, an area increasingly linked to national security and supply chain resilience. ET Edge Insights
• [New] Infrastructure is falling into place as well: the federal government's investment of $7.5 billion in EV charging infrastructure (with a focus on highway corridors and rural areas) will benefit electric RVs, ensuring owners can charge up during cross-country trips. MMCG
• [New] In recent months, the UN has agreed to develop a global treaty on plastics which could include cuts in virgin plastic production, as well as increasing collection and recycling infrastructure. UK - EN - Intermediary
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030, the Mexican data center industry will add 1,516 MW of power capacity and capture US$ 18 billion in direct investments, reveals the Mexican Association of Data Centers. Mexico Business
• [New] Mexico accelerated its transformation into a regional digital infrastructure hub, with new projections showing 1,516 MW of added data center capacity and US$ 18 billion in expected investment by 2030, driven by AI and edge workloads. Mexico Business
• [New] Infrastructure upgrades would help meet the expanding needs of northern communities and mining firms as well as the threat of foreign actors amid rising global tensions. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] Deloitte Digital Infrastructure 2025 estimates a global $1.2 trillion productivity gain from twin adoption by 2030, driven largely by predictive analytics and cross-sector data reuse. Logiciel Solutions
• [New] As noted by the World Economic Forum, cities will need to invest $25 trillion in smart infrastructure by 2040 to support autonomous mobility systems. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] The proposed four-unit plant at Dow's Seadrift site on the Texas Gulf Coast will be the first deployment of the Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor and is expected to be the first grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor deployed to serve an industrial site in North America. Electricity Info
• [New] Tesla's AI roadmap, including Cybercab and Optimus robots, aims to unlock $1 trillion in valuation by 2026 through autonomous mobility and industrial automation. Ainvest
• [New] In 2025, as industrial, healthcare, and logistics enterprises continue to digitize their physical operations, robotics will stand at the intersection of AI, automation, and capital growth. Crispidea - Equity And Industry Research Reports
• [New] By late 2025, 30% of industrial robotics deployments will occur through subscription-based models. Crispidea - Equity And Industry Research Reports
• [New] Malaysia's new economic transformation that includes the various strategic visions including the New Industrial Masterplan 2030, Digital Blueprint, Energy Transition Roadmap, and Semiconductor Strategy, all converge on one core basis: that we must move beyond assembly lines and palm oil plantations. Eurasia Review

Last updated: 23 November 2025