Chinese automotive brand Hongqi unveiled its G919 model in the Middle East during a reception at the Chinese Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The vehicle features a body-on-frame build, a 2.0-liter turbocharged range-extender system, and four electric motors. Hongqi confirmed plans to expand its sales and service network across the UAE and the broader region.
The Beijing-headquartered Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has turned its UAE interim operational hub into a permanent regional office in Abu Dhabi. The hub connects infrastructure and trade financing across Asia, the Gulf, and Africa. The $100 billion institution aims to deepen sovereign and private-sector partnerships across the GCC.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has formally converted its Abu Dhabi interim operational hub into a permanent regional office. The location anchors infrastructure and trade financing connecting Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Africa. Capitalized at $100 billion, the Beijing-based lender will leverage the base to expand sovereign and private-sector partnerships.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has unveiled the Emirati Hospitality Standards, establishing 65 measurable operating rules for hotels and serviced apartments. Implementation will become mandatory starting in early 2027 across eight distinct guest service stages. Key requirements include pre-arrival cultural briefings, staff in Emirati national dress, and culinary training on traditional dishes.
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