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GulfHost 2026 to Convene Global Foodservice Equipment Makers in Dubai

GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 to connect international equipment manufacturers with Middle East foodservice and hospitality buyers. The region's hospitality market was valued at an estimated USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 487 billion by 2032. Exhibitors from major manufacturing hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, and the United States, will present commercial kitchen, automation, and energy-saving technologies.

Industry News
Source: Arabian Business

UAE Telecom Operators du and Etisalat Unveil Upgraded Services Advancing Towards 6G

UAE telecommunications operators du and etisalat have launched new advanced connectivity services aimed at accelerating the transition towards 6G networks. du announced commercial Upper 6GHz connectivity on its 5G+ network, while etisalat rolled out smartphone technology designed to triple upload speeds. The announcements elevate 5G-Advanced capabilities but do not signify the official arrival of 6G cellular services.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The Economic Times

UAE Leads 2026 Passport Index With Mobility Score of 182, Report Shows

The United Arab Emirates ranks first in the 2026 Passport Index compiled by Arton Capital, offering simplified travel access to 182 destinations. Singapore and Malaysia share second place with access to 175 destinations, followed by Spain with 174. India ranks 72nd with a mobility score of 70, while the United States holds the 10th position.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Bars AI Agents From Making Government Decisions Affecting Human Livelihoods

The UAE has established a firm regulatory red line barring artificial intelligence agents from making government decisions that impact an individual's livelihood. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai, AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama stated that human life cannot be assigned a monetary value. The government plans for AI to deliver 50 percent of federal services within two years, while fully excluding high-risk sensitive processes from automation.

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