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• [New] The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence and new technology brings great opportunities as well as large, overlapping risks to the UK's economy, jobs, and social trust. GOV.UK
• [New] The UAE AI Strategy 2031 and WEF Future of Jobs 2025 both confirm that the UAE is a top destination for graduates in technology, finance, and business. UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING UAE
• The Heartland Industrial Park project is expected to generate approximately $65 billion in investment by 2030, creating thousands of jobs, supporting local communities, and delivering the power capacity needed for next generation data centers and technology operations. Mintz
• With $29 trillion at stake through 2040, Chinese companies stand to capture a windfall that would be measured in terms of economic growth, jobs, and additional support for R&D, which could ultimately cement China's advantages in technology for decades beyond. Council on Foreign Relations
• Quantum information science and technology will provide transformational capabilities that will drive American innovation, power economic growth, generate high-paying jobs, and bolster national security. The White House
• The World Economic Forum projects technology will create 170 million new jobs while displacing 92 million by 2030, for a net gain of 78 million globally. Robozaps
• Around 129,000 new jobs are forecast between now and 2036, largely across construction, engineering, healthcare, energy, and technology. LinkedIn
• Roughly 11.7% of U.S. jobs could already be automated with existing technology. CUSO Magazine
• Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts strong employment growth over the next decade, with tens of thousands of new roles expected across construction, engineering, healthcare, energy, and technology. LinkedIn
• Jobs in healthcare, STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, math), and construction are set to rise by 23%, 12%, and 9% respectively by 2030, while office and administrative support roles are declining. / USA CCS Global Tech - Business Intelligence, Data Analytics
• Roles in technology, engineering, and data are among the top 10 fastest-growing professions, with millions of new jobs expected by 2030. Empowering Women in Business, Finance & STEM
• Total US employment is projected to grow by 4.7 million jobs between 2024 and 2026, yet employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology continue to report acute difficulty filling open roles. Qureos

Last updated: 27 July 2026