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UAE Leads Shift to AI Profitability as Regional Investment Hits $678 Million

Investors and founders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted that capital in the UAE is transitioning from AI experimentation to revenue-generating applications. MENA AI and AI-enabled companies raised $678 million in the first half of 2026, with the UAE capturing 93% of that capital. The shift comes alongside federal initiatives aiming to transition half of UAE government services to agentic AI within two years.

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China and UAE Tech Entities Join Global Digital Forum Partnerships in Moscow

Enterprises from China and the United Arab Emirates participated in the Second Global Digital Forum and the 2026 Digital Solutions Forum in Moscow, which gathered over 1,300 attendees from 111 countries. The forum concluded with 150 agreements and memorandums covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital sovereignty. Among the participants, UAE-based Agile Dynamics and China-based 2Health AI Limited signed memorandums supporting the Digital Sovereignty Index.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Launches $1 Million Scheme to Fund and License 100 Creator Businesses

The 1 Billion Followers Summit and the UAE's National Media Authority have introduced a $1 million initiative titled '100 Dreams'. The scheme will award $10,000 each to 100 global content creators alongside trade licensing assistance and accelerator mentorship to establish businesses in the UAE. Applications are scheduled to open on November 20, 2026.

China–UAE News

UAE Expands China Ties with MoIAT Delegation and Mubadala Investment Plans

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is attending the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai to explore industrial and smart manufacturing partnerships. Concurrently, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company announced plans to expand its Chinese investments by 15% to 20% annually. The initiatives focus on priority sectors including technology, robotics, life sciences, and energy transition.