Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The Dubai International Financial Centre announced a partnership granting up to 6,000 Japanese startups direct access to its innovation ecosystem. The initiative enables firms to acquire licenses, establish operations, and raise venture capital in the free zone. DIFC also reported crossing 2,000 active innovation companies and introduced the Dubai FinTech Stack.
Major Chinese energy corporations and equipment providers showcased low-carbon, artificial intelligence, and advanced oilfield technologies at the 42nd ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi. The four-day exhibition brought together approximately 2,260 exhibitors from over 170 countries and regions. Key Chinese participants included CNPC, CNOOC, Sinopec, Jereh, ZPEC, and Kerui Petroleum.
The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alibaba Cloud to drive the adoption of Agentic AI across Dubai's business community. The cooperation covers technical training, capability building, startup incubation, and enterprise AI transformation. The initiative aligns with strategic directives from Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources have partnered to migrate federal operations to Oracle cloud systems. The project will incorporate cloud automation and artificial intelligence across federal entities. The signing ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi on 1 November 2026.
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