Chinese-affiliated automaker Rox launched commercial vehicle assembly operations at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi on September 25, 2026. The initial rollout included three Rox Adamas models bearing the 'Made in the Emirates' quality mark. The company aims to produce 20,000 vehicles annually by 2027 and expand capacity to 300,000 per year by 2030.
Alibaba Cloud has announced plans to expand its data centre presence in the UAE and other international locations over the next 12 months. The announcement was made during its 2026 Apsara Conference alongside the launch of three enterprise AI suites. The company aims to surpass 20 gigawatts of international data centre capacity by 2032.
Abu Dhabi Global Market announced details for the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, taking place from December 7 to 10, 2026. The event will feature dedicated bilateral country dialogues with China to facilitate cross-border capital investment. Over 300 financial leaders managing more than US$61 trillion in assets are confirmed to attend across 75 sessions.
Alibaba Cloud announced plans to expand its data centre footprint in the UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, and France over the next 12 months. The expansion supports the company's target of exceeding 20 gigawatts of international capacity by 2032 to meet artificial intelligence computing demand. Alibaba Cloud also introduced three international enterprise AI suites and revealed partnerships with several corporate clients.
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