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A delegation of 16 Emirati artificial intelligence specialists will visit Beijing and Shanghai from October 12 to 16, 2026, under the National Experts Programme – Artificial Intelligence Track. The study mission focuses on AI governance, smart nation systems, and commercial applications. The participants will engage directly with prominent Chinese technology enterprises and research organizations.
A delegation of 16 Emirati artificial intelligence experts from the UAE National Experts Programme is visiting Beijing and Shanghai from October 12 to 16, 2026. The visit focuses on AI governance, smart nation systems, and digital government. The group will meet with major Chinese research bodies and technology firms to examine commercial deployment and research translation.
Automotive brand FREELANDER announced international test drives for the FREELANDER 8 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The event follows the model's global launch held in Abu Dhabi in September 2026. Dealer partners and regional stakeholders will evaluate the vehicle across off-road and paved test tracks.
UAE residents planning National Day trips face Schengen visa appointment wait times of up to two months, prompting a shift toward alternative destinations. Travel agents report that countries offering faster visa processing, including China, are seeing increased demand. Tour operators have begun releasing holiday packages while residents await official confirmation of the holiday dates.
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