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Al Etihad
15-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Middle East takes lead in global energy markets, clean tech adoption, says report
16 July 2025 00:40 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)The Middle East is dominating global energy markets while spearheading the adoption of clean energy technologies, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia taking the lead, according to the Energy Industries Council's (EIC) latest Survive & Thrive noted that 90% of energy companies operating in the region reported growth in 2024, with average revenues jumping at 68%, the highest across all regions a time when much of the world is grappling with policy uncertainty, inflation, and talent shortages, the Middle East appears to be charting its own, far more confident course, according to the energy supply chain association and provider of global project data and market insights. The region's standout performance is not a one-off. Companies are forecasting another strong year in 2025, the report in the Americas reported 20% growth on average, followed by the UK and Ireland at 16%, Continental Europe at 13%, and Asia Pacific lagging behind at 8%."The Middle East isn't picking winners, it's investing in all energy technologies," said Stuart Broadley, CEO of the EIC, the world's leading trade association for companies providing products and services to the energy industry. "That pragmatism is why it's now the global magnet for talent and capital. This is indeed the right approach to follow for energy security, industry growth, and supporting the energy transition."Instead of viewing the energy transition as a zero-sum game, governments in the region have taken a balanced and inclusive approach. Hydrocarbons remain vital, with more than 90% of EIC member companies in the region still focusing on oil and gas. But the growth of investment into renewables, hydrogen, and digital infrastructure reveals a willingness to embrace what's next, without abandoning what works now, the report a world where the average growth rate hovered between 8% and 20% in most regions, Middle Eastern firms more than tripled that figure. The UAE and Saudi Arabia, in particular, have made aggressive moves not just in oil and gas, but in AI-driven logistics, smart infrastructure, and clean technology, the report said."Encouraging tech adoption in logistics - like GPS tracking, automation, and AI - would increase efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness," said one executive interviewed for the Survive & Thrive report, echoing a broader sentiment that the region is now outpacing even the US and Europe in practical tech adoption. Broadley agrees: "The UAE and Saudi Arabia aren't just winning on oil and gas. They're out-innovating Europe and the US in tech adoption."
NZ Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Wellington man gets shock $16,000 bill after using a Google AI-ready tool, Meridian culls 53 jobs as it offshores billing
Wellington tech contractor Drew Broadley says he racked up a surprise $15,760 bill during May using Google BigQuery, an online tool that's part of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The tech giant describes BigQuery as 'a fully managed, AI-ready data platform for managing and analysing data'. Broadley says it's
Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
St Clair dominant force at awards night
St Clair scooped three awards for a standout year at the Bowls Dunedin awards last night. They were named club of the year after what was described as their best season in decades. St Clair won multiple centre titles, are home to countless Dunedin players and won the men's interclub sevens title, which gained them a berth in the national finals. Off the green, they worked hard hosting events for their community and ran a successful twilight bowls programme that attracted new players. It was being part of that work that led to Lyndon Broadley being acknowledged as greenkeeper of the year. Broadley started greenkeeping in 2010 with Caversham before joining St Clair and still helps in a supervisory role at Caversham. He has arguably transformed St Clair into the best green in Dunedin. Jordan McEwan was recognised as men's development player of the year. The St Clair bowler won the centre junior singles, was part of the team that won the interclub sevens title and was a member of Dunedin teams at national championships. It was a tight race for men's and women's bowler of the year. Taieri bowler Beth Brown was named the best women's bowler. She won the open pairs and open triples and was third equal in the open singles and champion of champions singles. Kaikorai bowler Nigel Birkbeck was named men's bowler of the year. He won the open triples and champion of champion pairs and was third equal in the champion of champions singles. Kerrin Wheeler — helped by father and director Colin — was named open disability player of the year. The North East Valley bowler was part of the Parajacks side who beat Australia at the transtasman series this year and he won bronze at the national open disability singles and pairs. He is a member of the New Zealand high performance squad. Cyril Gilfedder (North East Valley) was recognised as umpire of the year, after clocking up more than 107 hours. Gilfedder umpired 14 events at the centre throughout the 2024-25 season and made contributions to the centre and clubs. He supported fellow umpires and players and has been president of the local association for the past two years. Kelsey Bennett (Brighton/St Kilda) was named female development player of the year. She won the champion of champions mixed pairs for St Kilda and champion of champion triples for Brighton. She was also a key in the Dunedin women's development side.
