Chinese automaker Chery aims to have more than half of its export vehicles manufactured outside China by the end of this year, rising to 70% by 2030. The localization drive was outlined by Executive Vice President Zhang Guibing alongside planned infrastructure investments in Europe and Asia. Chery also announced plans to launch its first autonomous taxi service in the UAE next year.
Official guidance across five countries, including the United Arab Emirates, confirms that visa sponsorship does not grant employers control over workers' passports or remuneration. In the UAE, government regulations strictly prohibit passport confiscation, and private-sector employers must comply with Wage Protection System rules regardless of cash-flow issues. Labour complaints for covered UAE private-sector employees must be addressed through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
UK-founded AI transformation firm Nextgen has moved its global headquarters to the UAE, setting up Dubai as its primary base. The company, which has previously expanded into China and India, cited growing demand among regional enterprises to scale AI operations into production. Nextgen reports having over 75 specialists across five offices and more than 200 AI use cases deployed.
Freight Line Services announced the expansion of its door-to-door air freight services linking the UAE, China, the UK, and Afghanistan. The expanded logistics service manages end-to-end transport, customs clearance, and origin-to-destination delivery.
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