AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Energy Demand: Siemens says AI and data centers will push electricity use sharply higher in the Middle East, with data-center power expected to double by 2030 and cooling alone taking 30–40% of energy. Smart Grids in Qatar: UDST and Siemens sign an MoU to create a Smart Grid Living Lab for hands-on research, pilots, and workforce development in smart energy systems. Qatar’s FDI Momentum: Invest Qatar reports $3.4bn in 2025 FDI capex across 373 projects, up 52%, with a big share in medium-to-high-tech areas. Sustainable Cooling Milestone: Lusail City earns Guinness records for the world’s largest district cooling network (123.5 km) and a major thermal energy water storage tank. Library Summer Push: Qatar National Library launches a July membership drive with digital access, a mobile app, and an iPad prize draw for new members who borrow at least five books. Healthcare Training: Sidra Medicine celebrates its Class of 2026 graduation, marking Medical Education Day and the completion of residency, fellowship, and training programmes. Smart Media Growth: Media City Qatar’s report projects GCC video podcast ad revenue rising to $37.1mn by 2030, driven by localized Arabic content and hybrid formats.
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