The Middle East has experienced a swift trajectory of emerging technologies over the past few years, driven by increasing recognition of their potential to foster a culture of innovation and connectivity, as well as contributing to global competitiveness and economic diversification.
This report explores the concepts that will dominate the technology landscape’s conversations in 2025, and offers a glimpse into the success stories of emerging technologies in the Middle East. It also emphasises the importance of organisations establishing their own research and development teams to secure a competitive edge and stay ahead of the curve.
- Innovation labs are spaces where organisations explore new ideas, experiment with technology, and solve real business challenges.
- The key to a successful Innovation lab is agile experimentation, driven by continuous research, iterative design, and development.
- Labs take many forms, government, industry specific, or academic - each shaped by the goals of the organisation behind them.
