Global Hiring Slowdown amid Economic Uncertainty
“Robert Walters: Economic uncertainty to hold back hiring” – The Times (3 days ago)
Recruitment firm Robert Walters reports a 13% drop in fee income for Q2 2025, attributing the decline to macroeconomic unease. The piece details a 500‑job staff cut, the closure of loss-making teams (including Brazil), and underperformance in permanent hires relative to temporary placements. UK and Asia‑Pacific markets show more resilience than Europe, but shares have fallen over 40%, mirroring broader labor market pressures
UK Graduates and Recruiters Responding to AI Overuse
“Teach First job applicants will get in‑person interviews after more apply using AI” – The Guardian (Jul 13, 2025)
This article explores how the charity recruiter Teach First is changing its assessment methods due to the rising use of AI by applicants. With half of graduates now using AI tools and a 30% application surge, Teach First is shifting from written assignments—where AI could mask abilities—to practical, in‑person tasks like “micro lessons” to better evaluate candidates. It also discusses other tactics such as hidden keywords in CVs and the importance of AI skills for future graduates
What does it take to move from ambition to global influence? G42 just gave us the blueprint.
Today, G42 has become the first Emirati company listed in TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies in the World for 2025 a global signal that, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has moved from tech consumer to sovereign intelligence architect.
What G42 built – Below is the breakdown:
1. 5 GW AI Campus (UAE–US AI Consortium)
• G42 spearheads the development of a 5 gigawatt AI Campus Stargate in Abu Dhabi, with Phase 1 (1 GW) already underway the largest AI-dedicated facility outside the US.
300 MW+ Hyperscale Khazna Data Centers
• G42 holds a 60% stake in Khazna Data Centers, with a combined capacity of 300 MW across 12 facilities the largest hyperscale operator in the UAE.
National Genome Sequencing
• Through G42 Healthcare and partner M42 Health 802,000 genomes have been sequenced (including 702,000 Emiratis), covering nearly 75% of Emirati citizens making this one of the world’s most comprehensive national genomic initiatives.
• The Emirati Genome Programme (EGP) uses third-gen nanopore sequencing, with over 80,000 samples processed to date.
AI-driven health & pandemic response systems
• G42 Healthcare AI Platform accelerated virus genome detection, CT-scan evaluation, and drug discovery during COVID-19.
• Its Omics Centre in Abu Dhabi processes 500,000 whole-genome sequences per year via AI and cloud integration.
Robust Space & Geospatial Infrastructure Space42
• Merger of Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions created Space42 which now operates 6 geostationary satellites (including Thuraya 4 launched Jan 2025).
• The Foresight SAR constellation has reached Phase 2 (Foresight‑1 & ‑2) with plans to complete by 2027.
• Space42 secured a AED18.7 billion (USD 5.1 billion) agreement to provide satellite communications through 2043.
Outcomes & Significance:
• AI sovereignty: Full control of compute and data infrastructure, securing national intelligence.
• Precision health: 75% Emirati genomic coverage enables true nation-scale personalized medicine.
• Digital power: Massive AI, data, and satellite networks make the UAE a global hub.
• Global influence: A trusted AI and genomics partner regionally and beyond.
Why this matters:
G42 isn’t just a tech firm it is a sovereign force, built to secure economic strength, protect public health, and project global influence.
This transformation from consumer to architect is the new blueprint for power in the data age.
Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE isn’t waiting for the future it is forging it. From AI grids to genomic blueprints to satellites above, the UAE stands as a shining beacon of intelligence, sovereignty, and limitless ambition.
This is not a milestone.
It is the dawn of a new era forged by Emirati hands, illuminated by Emirati vision, and destined to inspire the world.
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Global Hiring Slowdown amid Economic Uncertainty
“Robert Walters: Economic uncertainty to hold back hiring” – The Times (3 days ago)
Recruitment firm Robert Walters reports a 13% drop in fee income for Q2 2025, attributing the decline to macroeconomic unease. The piece details a 500‑job staff cut, the closure of loss-making teams (including Brazil), and underperformance in permanent hires relative to temporary placements. UK and Asia‑Pacific markets show more resilience than Europe, but shares have fallen over 40%, mirroring broader labor market pressures
UK Graduates and Recruiters Responding to AI Overuse
“Teach First job applicants will get in‑person interviews after more apply using AI” – The Guardian (Jul 13, 2025)
This article explores how the charity recruiter Teach First is changing its assessment methods due to the rising use of AI by applicants. With half of graduates now using AI tools and a 30% application surge, Teach First is shifting from written assignments—where AI could mask abilities—to practical, in‑person tasks like “micro lessons” to better evaluate candidates. It also discusses other tactics such as hidden keywords in CVs and the importance of AI skills for future graduates
What does it take to move from ambition to global influence? G42 just gave us the blueprint.
Today, G42 has become the first Emirati company listed in TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies in the World for 2025 a global signal that, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has moved from tech consumer to sovereign intelligence architect.
What G42 built – Below is the breakdown:
1. 5 GW AI Campus (UAE–US AI Consortium)
• G42 spearheads the development of a 5 gigawatt AI Campus Stargate in Abu Dhabi, with Phase 1 (1 GW) already underway the largest AI-dedicated facility outside the US.
300 MW+ Hyperscale Khazna Data Centers
• G42 holds a 60% stake in Khazna Data Centers, with a combined capacity of 300 MW across 12 facilities the largest hyperscale operator in the UAE.
National Genome Sequencing
• Through G42 Healthcare and partner M42 Health 802,000 genomes have been sequenced (including 702,000 Emiratis), covering nearly 75% of Emirati citizens making this one of the world’s most comprehensive national genomic initiatives.
• The Emirati Genome Programme (EGP) uses third-gen nanopore sequencing, with over 80,000 samples processed to date.
AI-driven health & pandemic response systems
• G42 Healthcare AI Platform accelerated virus genome detection, CT-scan evaluation, and drug discovery during COVID-19.
• Its Omics Centre in Abu Dhabi processes 500,000 whole-genome sequences per year via AI and cloud integration.
Robust Space & Geospatial Infrastructure Space42
• Merger of Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions created Space42 which now operates 6 geostationary satellites (including Thuraya 4 launched Jan 2025).
• The Foresight SAR constellation has reached Phase 2 (Foresight‑1 & ‑2) with plans to complete by 2027.
• Space42 secured a AED18.7 billion (USD 5.1 billion) agreement to provide satellite communications through 2043.
Outcomes & Significance:
• AI sovereignty: Full control of compute and data infrastructure, securing national intelligence.
• Precision health: 75% Emirati genomic coverage enables true nation-scale personalized medicine.
• Digital power: Massive AI, data, and satellite networks make the UAE a global hub.
• Global influence: A trusted AI and genomics partner regionally and beyond.
Why this matters:
G42 isn’t just a tech firm it is a sovereign force, built to secure economic strength, protect public health, and project global influence.
This transformation from consumer to architect is the new blueprint for power in the data age.
Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE isn’t waiting for the future it is forging it. From AI grids to genomic blueprints to satellites above, the UAE stands as a shining beacon of intelligence, sovereignty, and limitless ambition.
This is not a milestone.
It is the dawn of a new era forged by Emirati hands, illuminated by Emirati vision, and destined to inspire the world.
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