Dubai Future Foundation – Future Opportunities Report: Special Edition – The Global 50: Global Solutions and Shared Futures 2025

Summary

The report addresses global future challenges and opportunities amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, and technological advancements.

Key findings include a decline in official development assistance from OECD countries by up to 17% in 2025, global debt reaching 235% of GDP, high volatility in the US stock market, varied global economic growth forecasts, and increased scrutiny on technology supply chain security. The report also highlights climate concerns with 2025 expected to be among the top three warmest years on record, slowed progress towards Sustainable Development Goals, growth in trade between Global South nations, expansion of new trade corridors, growth in space technologies, and the role of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence in accelerating problem-solving and workflow management.

Region: Middle East

Published: January 2026

Author(s): Dubai Future Foundation

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Blockchain Cybersecurity and privacy Metaverse & Web3 Mobile Robotics Social Media Standards and interoperability

Social drivers: Diversity and equality Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions International relations and treaties Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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