Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] With $100 billion in combined announcements from AWS-OpenAI's $38 billion partnership to Google's $40 billion Texas expansion, companies are clearly betting that controlling computational capacity and data privacy will determine AI leadership. Latest AI Tech News: Mid-November 2025 Updates
• [New] Dubai's 4-hub eVTOL vertiport network is scheduled for Phase 1 launch in Q2 2026, operated by Joby Aviation in partnership with Dubai's RTA. PrivateCharterX - Luxury Aviation & Web3 Travel Solutio
• [New] Reliance Industries, in partnership with Brookfield Asset Management and Digital Realty Trust, has announced plans to invest $11bn by 2030 to develop an AI-focused data center campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Verdict
• [New] Further spot ETF approvals, major banking partnerships, or sweeping regulatory clarity could propel XRP as high as $15 by 2026. cryptonews
• [New] The next generation of global health trade will be hybrid, data-driven, and partnership-based. Stackpole & Associates
• [New] Renew Europe will now work to ensure that the EU strengthens its unity and ambition ahead of the next round of negotiations, pushing for credible pathways to phase out fossil fuels and partnerships that deliver global action at the pace required. Renew Europe
• [New] Baidu's Apollo Go is pushing into Europe through a partnership with Lyft to provide service in Germany and the UK as early as 2026, in addition to its growing presence across Chinese cities. Currently, by AT&T
• [New] AST has entered into partnerships with AT&T and Verizon to supply the satellite service to customers sometime in 2026. PCMag Middle East
• [New] The future could see seamless human-AI partnerships where technology augments professionals' abilities to understand and help patients in ways previously unattainable, potentially reducing stigma and improving outcomes on a global scale. Tech AI Magazine - The World's Leading AI Magazine
• [New] With global trade patterns shifting and some major partners becoming less predictable - as we have seen with the US's recent tariffs - India's openness to partnership offers a real opportunity for the UK to build something lasting and mutually beneficial. City AM
• [New] Digital Lending is forecasted to grow 12% to $30 billion in loan book balance, while Digital Wealth is projected to rise 22% to $44 billion in 2025 - driven by licensed digital banks capitalizing on strategic ecosystem partnerships. Bain
• [New] Emirates has extended its collaboration with Air Canada through a new partnership that will run through 2032, opening up further opportunities for passengers between the UAE and Canada. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The UK-Kazakhstan minerals partnership is expanding into further work matching UK industry with Kazakh mineral producers, for opportunities in technological partnerships and supply chain security. GOV.UK
• [New] ANPA will invest $50 million in EDU tokens over the next 24 months in partnership with Open Campus and Animoca Brands. Crypto Briefing
• [New] IBM and Cisco announced a new partnership to build a network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, targeting early deployments in the early 2030s. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Through the British Growth Partnership Fund and other initiatives, the British Business Bank is expected to raise £2 billion in further investment from pension funds over the next five years, supporting the growth of hundreds of companies. GOV.UK
• [New] QBE has entered the booming world of rewards-driven insurance, unveiling a partnership with Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer program that will hand out tens of thousands of points to customers who take out eligible home, car or small-business cover. Insurance Business
• [New] Through the AI-Ready ASEAN initiative, a partnership between the ASEAN Foundation and Google.org, 5.5 million people across ASEAN Member States will be trained in AI and digital skills, with a particular focus on women and youth. Antara
• [New] Amazon Web Services and OpenAI have signed a huge multi-year partnership worth $38 billion, with the possibility to grow even more until 2027 and later. Latest AI Tech News: Mid-November 2025 Updates
• [New] Recent News and Project Developments Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation in India is advancing a large-scale waste-to-energy plant expected to generate 18-22 MW daily from incineration of 1,200 tonnes of dry waste, aiming for completion by 2026-27 under a public-private partnership. openpr
• [New] Amazon Web Services and HUMAIN said they will expand their strategic partnership to deploy up to 150,000 AI accelerators inside a major facility in Riyadh known as the Artificial Intelligence Zone.

Last updated: 01 December 2025