Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The UAE Ministry of Finance confirmed phased implementation dates for its mandatory electronic invoicing system, beginning with large businesses on 1 January 2027. Smaller enterprises will fall under the mandate from 1 July 2027, with separate deadlines set for onboarding Accredited Service Providers.
Chinese automaker BYD recorded a verified top speed of 503.17 km/h with its YANGWANG U9 Xtreme electric hypercar on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road in Abu Dhabi. The test was conducted with racing driver Marc Basseng in coordination with local government entities. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office stated the partnership leverages the emirate's logistics infrastructure to support Chinese automotive expansion.
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.
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