Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] 2025 is expected to bring a new wave of platforms and models catering to highly skilled professionals. Hays USA
• [New] The Resilience programme, operated from its base at the University of Birmingham, ties in with a drive by the MMIP to deliver 26,500 new jobs in medicines manufacturing by 2033, backed by 160 new investments and the adoption of digital and net-zero technologies. Pharmaphorum
• [New] By connecting to terrestrial quantum networks now emerging across EU Member States, SAGA will strengthen Europe's digital resilience and safeguard sensitive institutional and governmental information. Space War
• [New] Northern Ireland: Senior SmartPass users will see improved renewal notifications through Translink's digital system. lees paving construction
• [New] As mid-income nations embrace digital transformation and demographic vitality, the next decade could witness a quiet revolution in global leadership. CEOWORLD Magazine
• [New] Pakistan will aim to advance AI in healthcare through its National AI policy, though we anticipate both AI implementation and broader digital health initiatives will face significant adoption challenges. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Pakistan's digital health transformation will accelerate following the launch of the One Patient One ID initiative. Fitch Solutions
• [New] We maintain moderate-to-high-growth outlooks for digital health in many MENA markets, with opportunities driven by private sector investment. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Opportunities lie in the development of cost-effective robotic-assisted platforms, AI-powered visualization systems, and single-port laparoscopic solutions, which can broaden accessibility, enhance surgical precision, and cater to the rising demand for minimally invasive interventions worldwide. Vantage Market Research
• [New] At EU level, both the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes will invest €1 billion per year in AI. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] China aims to lead global artificial intelligence by 2030, with its AI platforms now nearly matching US capabilities. Deutsche Welle
• [New] In 2025, fans will turn into participants as platforms encourage content created by users such as soundtracks and community edits. Milanavjc
• [New] In 2025, multiple platforms entertainment throughout social media, computer games, and entertainment will generate enormous worlds that resemble Marvel's multiverse. Milanavjc
• [New] By 2025, studios will give preference to environmentally conscious manufacturing, decreasing emissions by means of the utilization of environmentally friendly sets, digital procedures, and energy from renewable sources. Milanavjc
• [New] By 2033, the optimistic scenario predicts a total of USD 23.4 trillion, while the conservative scenario estimates USD 12.5 trillion, indicating strong growth potential for digital asset markets. Electro IQ
• [New] AI-driven enforcement platforms such as Palantir and ImmigrationOS enable real-time compliance monitoring and employer risk profiling. Herman Legal Group
• [New] In terms of sales channels, single-brand outlets lead with a 41.47% share, and online retail platforms are expected to grow at a 3.56% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. Electro IQ
• [New] Ireland recently completed a successful pilot of its national Identity Wallet with over 500 civil servants, and government departments are now working to update laws so that digital credentials will have full legal status nationally. Arthur Cox LLP
• [New] DCMS will enable the transmission of financial messages in SWIFT format for international transfers in any currency, including central bank digital currencies. Enhancing Cross-Border Settlement Mechanisms Among BRIC
• [New] The UK government plans to mandate an electronic digital identity scheme and credential to all legal residents and employees of the UK to prove immigration and employment eligibility status. Forrester
• The global cost of cyber threats will rise to $20 trillion annually by 2030, further confirming the growing role of resilience, trust, and secure digital infrastructure as fundamental pillars for a prosperous future. Government of Dubai Media Office

Last updated: 26 October 2025