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China–UAE News
Source: EnterpriseAM

US Dominates Gulf AI Investments as China Retains Strategic Regional Footprint

Major US technology companies have pledged roughly USD 40 billion to Gulf artificial intelligence projects, securing dominant partnerships with UAE's G42 and Saudi Arabia's Humain. However, Chinese companies retain deep infrastructural ties across the Middle East, including local Huawei cloud regions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt alongside USD 1 billion in publicized AI commitments. Regional players are actively hedging their bets to avoid total reliance on any single technology supplier.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

UAE to Permit Two-Year Light Vehicle Registrations Starting January 2027

The UAE will allow motorists to apply for two-year registrations for qualifying light vehicles starting January 1, 2027, under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026. Eligibility requires that vehicles were brand new when first registered, are under six years old, and are individually owned. Approval remains discretionary for licensing authorities, while right-hand-drive vehicles are barred from road registration.

Industry News
Source: ThePrint

Gulf Nations Accelerate Space Ambitions as UAE Unveils Asteroid Mission Probe

The UAE has unveiled an Abu Dhabi-built probe for its 2028 Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt targeting asteroid 269 Justitia. Gulf states including Saudi Arabia and Oman are advancing domestic space capabilities and infrastructure to diversify their economies. The regional expansion comes as West Asian countries navigate international partnerships between the United States and China.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: EnterpriseAM

Large UAE Firms Meet E-Invoicing Deadline as Systems Integration Testing Begins

Most large UAE companies appointed an accredited e-invoicing service provider ahead of the late October deadline, but technical integration remains behind schedule. Businesses generating AED 50 million or more must achieve full go-live compliance by 1 January 2027. The Ministry of Finance has eased penalties by capping annual late-compliance fines at AED 50,000.

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