Industry News

Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit Showcases AI and Preventive Healthcare Technologies

More than 175 healthcare organisations gathered at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi for the three-day Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026. Organised by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi under the theme 'To Sense is to Predict', the event spotlights AI, genetic testing, and advanced diagnostics to detect diseases before symptoms appear. Officials highlighted Abu Dhabi's strategy to shift toward preventive medicine through international technology cooperation.

Policy & Legal Updates

Fragomen Details UAE Golden Visa Salary Thresholds and Emirati Minimum Wage

Immigration law firm Fragomen has detailed key salary requirements governing UAE Golden Visas and private sector work permits. In Dubai, Scientists and Specialists Golden Visa applicants without government nomination must meet a monthly basic salary of AED 30,000 excluding allowances, alongside a two-year prior income history. Additionally, the minimum wage for Emirati nationals working in the private sector stands at AED 6,000 per month as of January 1, 2026.

China–UAE News

Baidu Deploys Apollo Go Driverless Taxis in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Chinese technology giant Baidu has expanded testing and operations of its Level 4 autonomous driving taxi service, Apollo Go, to four overseas markets including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company's autonomous fleet has exceeded 350 million cumulative kilometers, supported by localized LiDAR and proprietary battery-swapping technology. The development forms part of a broader acceleration in Chinese physical AI, alongside companies like robotics unicorn GALBOT.

China–UAE News

SIEF Unveils China-Arab Investment Report and World Bank Partnership at Investopia

The Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation launched the 2026 China-Arab Business & Investment Report and announced a climate resilience partnership with the World Bank during Investopia Bridge 2026 in Abu Dhabi. UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri attended the plenary launch. The joint flagship report analyzes bilateral collaboration across both established industries and emerging technology sectors.