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Industry News
Source: Khaleej Times

China Expands Advanced Manufacturing Base with Focus on Smart Factories and Technology

China's manufacturing value added has ranked first globally for 16 consecutive years, representing nearly 30 percent of the world total, according to published reports. The country has established tens of thousands of digital smart factories and expanded output in high-tech and equipment manufacturing. New energy vehicles and precision materials continue to drive the sector's structural upgrading.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: EnterpriseAM

Saudi Arabia Introduces Copyright Exception for Artificial Intelligence Model Training

Saudi Arabia has enacted a new copyright law that explicitly permits the use of copyrighted materials for AI model training. The legislation positions the Kingdom alongside Japan, Singapore, and the European Union in establishing formal statutory carveouts for AI developers. The framework requires lawful acquisition of training data and detailed logging, while the UAE currently lacks an equivalent domestic AI training carveout.

China–UAE News
Source: freeyork

BYD Unveils Yangwang Altior Limousine and Sets Speed Record in the UAE

Chinese automaker BYD introduced its Yangwang Altior electric limousine at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi. The launch formed part of a multi-day showcase in the UAE that also featured a 503.17 km/h speed run by the Yangwang U9 Xtreme on Abu Dhabi's E11 highway. BYD additionally hosted an event at the base of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai for roughly 3,700 guests.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Business

Dubai Airports CEO Forecasts Biometrics Could Eliminate Physical Passports Within Five Years

Dubai Airports Chief Executive Officer Paul Griffiths stated that physical passports could become redundant for international travel within five years as biometric identity technology advances. Griffiths indicated that the technology already exists, but global implementation requires unified digital identity standards across governments, airlines, and airports. Dubai International Airport has already deployed over 200 biometric cameras across Terminal 3 to facilitate paperless passenger transit.

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