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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.

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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.

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SABIC and Dubai Holding Lead September’s Top Regional Construction Contracts

SABIC and Dubai Holding led regional contract awards in September across energy and construction sectors. A major highlight was Dubai Holding awarding an AED 5 billion contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) for its new headquarters and residential towers. In Saudi Arabia, SABIC Agri-Nutrients awarded an EPC contract valued at nearly $3.47 billion to Samsung E&A.

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Ras Al Khaimah Partners with Shenzhen Center for AI-Powered Transport Systems

The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has signed an MoU with Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center Co. Ltd. to develop smarter, integrated transport systems. The agreement explores artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, and emerging low-altitude transport solutions.