The UAE-China Smart Transport Centre was launched in Dubai during the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum on green and smart mobility. Held at the EV World 2026 exhibition, the permanent centre aims to translate bilateral discussions into commercial investments. It provides Chinese companies with regulatory support, vehicle compatibility verification, and partner matching in the UAE.
The Oman Investment Authority has set up a $500 million consortium fund targeting investments across Central Asia and the Caucasus. China Investment Corporation and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities have joined the vehicle alongside institutions from Turkey and Uzbekistan. The fund focuses on equity acquisitions across logistics, renewable energy, mining, healthcare, and agriculture.
Chinese manufacturer Kitsen Formwork and Scaffolding Technology Co., Ltd. presented its aluminum and steel ringlock scaffolding systems at the Dubai Big 5 construction exhibition. The company displayed modular systems tailored for Middle Eastern contractors and equipment rental firms, emphasising corrosion resistance and assembly efficiency. KITSEN also highlighted its regional project footprint, including formwork deployments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
China's month-long Singles Day shopping festival has become a major proving ground for commercial artificial intelligence, with platforms deploying chatbots to direct purchases while consumers buy AI gadgets and computing tokens. E-commerce leaders Alibaba, JD.com, and PDD Holdings are using AI tools to engage cautious shoppers amid intense competition.
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