Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The Oman Investment Authority established a series of joint investment funds worth billions of dollars with Chinese institutions during a state visit to Beijing. The vehicles include an $800 million fund with the Silk Road Fund and co-investments focusing on technology and Omani projects. Bilateral central bank agreements on currency swaps and digital currencies were also executed.
Chinese-made autonomous shuttles developed by Guizhou-based Pix Moving have arrived in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, to begin local adaptation testing. The RoboBus vehicles are designed for deployment across industrial parks, residential areas, transport hubs, and tourist destinations. The testing program assesses operational conditions ahead of potential commercial pilot operations.
The four-day Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) concluded in Abu Dhabi after attracting a record of over 2,250 exhibitors and more than 239,000 visitors. Industry executives reported rapid deployment of artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics across exploration, drilling, and supply chain operations.
Risk intelligence platform Beady AI has launched a UAE-specific website to support local businesses with automated compliance screening and continuous risk monitoring. The tool screens counterparties against international sanctions lists, court filings, and global corporate registries spanning more than 200 million entities.
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