Global Scans · Technology · Weekly Summary

• [New] Self-driving cars could bring jobs, investment, and the opportunity for the UK to become a world leader in new technology. Open Access Government
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 03 August 2026