> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ๐Ÿ’ผ Female leaders in heavy industries. Water stress peaks in North Africa and Western Asia. Mobile access nears universal. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/female-leaders-in-heavy-industries-water-stress-peaks-in-north-africa-and-western-asia-mobile-access-nears-universal/ - Published: 2026-02-09T12:30:48.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-09T12:30:47.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #537 Looks at female leadership in industries, water stress level by regions and mobile coverage access. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹** Oman's manufacturing workforce to hit [277K](https://timesofoman.com/article/168019-omans-industrial-workforce-to-hit-277000-by-2030?ref=newsletters.qs.com) by 2030\. India to [partner](https://timesofoman.com/article/168019-omans-industrial-workforce-to-hit-277000-by-2030?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with Malaysia in clean energy workforce development. UAE to [upskill](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/new-guidelines-strengthen-clinical-training-medical-nursing-students?ref=newsletters.qs.com) clinical workforce. UAE to [enhance](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/g42-fpt-viet-thai-group-build-ai-cloud-infrastructure-vietnam?ref=newsletters.qs.com) digital workforce in Vietnam. EU digital skills [training](https://www.nigeriastartupact.ng/eu-digital-skills-programme-trains-18000-beneficiaries-in-borno-yobe/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) in Nigeria. The UAE Ministry and Microsoft [partnered](https://www.technobezz.com/news/uae-ministry-partners-with-microsoft-to-develop-ai-agents-for-higher-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to develop AI agents for higher education. India [plans](https://tmv.in/article/bharat-bodhan-education-ai-conclave-2026-to-shape-indias-school-education-roadmap-date=2026-02-08?ref=newsletters.qs.com) an education-focused AI conclave to shape future school curriculum and policy. ### Today's Topics ๐Ÿ’ผ **Workforce.** One-fourth of global manufacturing leaders are female **๐Ÿƒ Green Skills.** North Africa and Western Asia face high water stress ๐Ÿญ **Advanced Manufacturing.** Mobile connectivity approaches universal access Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## ๐Ÿ’ผ One-fourth of global manufacturing leaders are female [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-6158b94e-8440-4aaf-9e99-e6ecaab4d3c2.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH33AKOWVZNUNLVRRWS?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global female leadership in heavy industries remains limited in 2025, with manufacturing leading at nearly 25%. Manufacturingโ€™s higher representation reflects targeted diversity initiatives and [growing recognition of women in operational and technical roles](https://elogroup.com/en/insights/women-in-operations-report/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Expanding mentorship programs, promoting STEM education, and[ implementing inclusive recruitment strategies](https://www.rolemapper.tech/inclusive-recruitment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) can help further increase female leadership across generally male-represented sectors worldwide. ## **๐Ÿƒ** North Africa and Western Asia face high water stress [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-1fdbbb33-3e0d-49f3-9ae6-8fd8cfea9064.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHTEDHJ1DE6TDCGJJZ3?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Water stress is highly uneven globally, especially in Northern Africa and Western Asia, particularly in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Limited freshwater, arid climates, and growing populations drive intense competition for water in agriculture, industry, and households. The United Nations advocates [Integrated Water Resources Management](https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/disasters-conflicts/where-we-work/sudan/what-integrated-water-resources-management?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to improve efficiency, protect ecosystems, and foster cooperation on shared water sources, providing a [framework for sustainable water access](https://iwaponline.com/ws/article/24/8/2933/104177/Sustainability-framework-for-water-infrastructure?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and long term resilience in regions facing severe water scarcity. ## ๐Ÿญ Mobile connectivity approaches universal access [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/02/data-src-image-a10fb272-6c33-445f-b5b0-47ab19300edb.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH8GUWG0UBWQFZKE84A?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Mobile network coverage approached universality in 2024, with global access near 100% and many regions at or close to full coverage. This reflects how [mobile connectivity has become a basic infrastructure](https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/5/2025/connectivity-as-national-infrastructure-insights?ref=newsletters.qs.com) rather than a premium service. In lower income countries, affordability has been enabled by [low cost mobile technologies](https://taylorandfrancis.com/knowledge/Engineering%5Fand%5Ftechnology/Electrical%5F%26%5Felectronic%5Fengineering/Mobile%5Ftechnology/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Mobile%20technology%2C%20including%20smartphone%20applications,online%20marketplaces%20for%20used%20goods.), and private sector investment supported by public regulation. Universal access goals under the UN Sustainable Development Goals continue to prioritise mobile networks as a foundation for digital inclusion and service delivery. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)