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• [New] The increase in demand for agriculture, gig and technology roles is expected to create 170 million jobs by 2030, while 92 million jobs will be lost - a net increase of 7%. DNA India
• [New] The digital economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S., and expanding access to technology-related jobs can provide significant opportunities for Black workers. BLK News
• North East Scotland's zone will support green industries and digital technology, contributing to the shift from oil and gas, with £1.7 billion in investment and up to 18,000 jobs anticipated. Chris Kane MP
• Driverless cars could bring jobs, investment and the opportunity for the UK to be among the world leaders in new technology. The Week
• Consider the growing skills gap; according to a World Economic Forum report, 85 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in workplace dynamics, while 97 million new roles could emerge that focus on advanced technologies. Catalina Marcuta
• Technology & Innovation: Indian startups are projected to add USD 1 trillion to GDP and create 50 million jobs by FY30. PMF IAS
• While quantum technologies already make up components for technologies like the internet and GPS, the realization of quantum computers - systems able to accurately model the dynamics of atoms and molecules that make up the world around us - will do more than create thousands of jobs. Yahoo News
• Under the proposed $500 billion project, OpenAI will teaming up with SoftBank and Oracle to build multiple data centers for AI in the United States, with the goal of creating hundreds of jobs and securing U.S. leadership in the technology. DNyuz
• Blockchain technology holds the potential to create thousands of high-paying skilled jobs within Pakistan's burgeoning technology sector. The Express Tribune
• While AI and digital technologies hold immense potential for inclusive development and job creation in the Philippines, they come with a heavy carbon footprint if left unchecked. Jocelle Batapa Sigue
• The OECD's 2025 report reveals a growing demand for digital and AI skills in healthcare, especially in non-clinical roles, with most jobs expected to be augmented - not replaced - by technologies like generative AI and robotics. Devdiscourse
• In recent years, GCC countries have productively channelled oil revenues into economic diversification initiatives such as tourism, logistics, digital technologies, and knowledge sectors, generating both job opportunities and growth impetus. The Week
• Nvidia's investment is expected to have a substantial economic impact, contributing to job creation and technological innovation in the U.S. semiconductor industry. Trends Newsline
• Job Opportunities: Dubai continues to attract professionals across industries, from finance to technology and tourism. PSI Blog
• The growth of XR technology in Pakistan presents significant opportunities for job creation and economic development. CertLibrary Blog
• By investing in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biotechnology, Japan could create new industries and jobs, reinvigorating its economy. Trends Newsline
• The upfront government funding is expected to attract further private sector investment, positioning the UK as a global leader in fusion technology and creating thousands of high-skilled jobs. Innovation News Network
• The SMART CRC is expected to create 1500 skilled jobs and generate $4.5 billion worth of business over the next decade, setting Australia up as a global leader in technologies that can cure disease rather than treating symptoms. Home
• Developing Canada's phosphate resources will create significant economic benefits, including job creation in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec), technological innovation, and enhanced national security through supply chain resilience. Newsfile
• A WEF projection in its Future of Jobs report in January stated that 11 million jobs will be created due to AI and information processing technologies from 2025 to 2030. CNA
• By 2030, AI and other information processing technologies will transform 86% of businesses, sparking the creation of 170 million new roles worldwide while making 92 million existing jobs redundant. Bizclik Media Ltd

Last updated: 07 July 2025