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Chinese autonomous driving firms, including Baidu Apollo Go, Momenta, and WeRide, are broadening operations in the UAE. The expansion is supported by over 14,500 Chinese commercial licenses in the Emirates and more than $15 billion in bilateral investment. The initiatives focus on integrating autonomous fleets and AI navigation into smart transport grids.
Smart Mobility International has begun UAE customer deliveries of the IM LS9 luxury six-seater SUV, manufactured by China's SAIC Motor. The range-extended electric vehicle offers over 1,500 km of combined range, 523 horsepower of continuous output, and advanced four-wheel steering. The distributor also revealed that a five-seater IM LS8 model with 1,605 km range will follow.
Dubai Chambers President and CEO Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah expects commercial and investment links with China to expand further. Speaking ahead of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, Lootah emphasized growing appetite among Chinese technology and artificial intelligence firms to use Dubai as a gateway to regional and international markets. The initiatives align with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to foster cross-border innovation and trade.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has received the 'Best Sustainability Initiative' award at the 10th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards for its Sustainability Label. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, the award recognizes the tool for helping private companies assess and advance their environmental, social, and governance performance. The Chamber stated it aims to expand the initiative to support broader private-sector competitiveness.
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