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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] Emirates will launch tailored AI literacy programmes to familiarise its workforce with emerging technologies. IT Brief UK
• [New] The UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence aims to accelerate development and relies on AI for 100% of services and data analysis by 2031, enhancing government performance and creating innovative work environments. Gulf Today
• [New] The UK has a real opportunity to translate AI into productivity gains that significantly raise living standards. GOV.UK
• [New] To ensure British businesses and researchers stay at the forefront of AI, new plans will back firms and scientists with the right tools to succeed and to seize the opportunity for British workers and growth. GOV.UK
• [New] AI Growth Zones will help transform local economies and ensure no community is left behind, with £5 million of government funding for each Growth Zone to boost business adoption and invest in the skills of local workers. GOV.UK
• [New] As announced in the Industrial Strategy, the new Supply Chain Centre, will help identify and mitigate supply chain risks for UK companies in the critical minerals sector. GOV.UK
• [New] Following the 2025 Spending Review, the Department for Business and Trade will provide funding support of £50 million for critical mineral projects in the UK, as part of the wider innovation landscape. GOV.UK
• [New] As announced in the Industrial Strategy, a new £4 billion initiative, British Business Bank Industrial Strategy Growth Capital, will be invested through the BBB's existing capabilities across the 8 growth-driving sectors. GOV.UK
• [New] COVID lockdowns only exacerbated America's education crisis, and the next generation of workers will be at an extreme disadvantage. Armstrong Economics
• [New] Around 375 million workers worldwide would be forced to change professions by 2030 as humans are being increasingly replaced by robots with artificial intelligence. MUC Consulting
• [New] There's an opportunity for AI to increase engineers' productivity as well as make CAD more accessible to more people. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [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] Adobe plans to combine Semrush data with its creative and marketing tools so brands can see how they appear across traditional search and generative AI bots like ChatGPT and Gemini. MarketingProfs
• [New] Increased Autonomy: As AI agents prove their reliability, organizations will grant them greater autonomy to make decisions and take actions without human approval, further accelerating business processes. VAntage Point
• [New] By 2028, 15% of routine work decisions will be handled autonomously by AI agents, fundamentally reshaping how organizations operate. VAntage Point
• [New] Most people who spoke to Business Insider over the past year have jobs that pose little direct risk to their physical health. Business Insider
• [New] AI and automation can help UK fintechs navigate the integration process with precision and efficiency, reducing risk and disruption to day-to-day business. FinExtra
• [New] By reinforcing systems and maintaining vigilance across operations and taking a multi-layered approach incorporating biometric and behavioural technology organizations can better protect customers and minimise risk during one of the busiest and most demanding periods of the year. FinExtra
• [New] The latest numbers point to rising U.S. electricity demand, with 2.4% electricity sales growth in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. Rinnovabili
• [New] In September, a Beijing-based organization called China's Child Safety Emergency Response warned parents that children with Little Genius watches were at risk of developing dangerous relationships or falling victim to scams. Wired
• [New] After mostly sitting out Black Friday last year, Apple TV has turned up with a rare deal for 2025, which will knock over 50% off the first six months of service. Business Insider
• [New] Organizations in scope will need to report more harmful cyber incidents to their regulator and the National Cyber Security Centre within 24 hours, with a full report within 72 hours, to ensure support can be on hand more quickly to help build a stronger national picture of cyber threats. UKAuthority

Last updated: 24 November 2025