Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
Chinese automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO unveiled its upcoming 5-kWh hybrid-electric vehicle technology during its International User Summit in China. The powertrain will debut on the OMODA 7 and features vehicle-to-load external power capabilities. The company outlined the technology roadmap alongside expansion targets heading into 2027.
UAE legal technology company Legaline Platform has unveiled an AI-powered virtual courtroom simulator called Meta Legal Space at the Dubai AI Festival. The platform allows law students and legal trainees to conduct simulated hearings, examine AI-generated witnesses, and argue before virtual judges in real time. The system supports litigation, arbitration, and mediation across UAE onshore, DIFC, and ADGM legal frameworks.
The Dubai AI Festival 2026 opened on October 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 100 Chinese technology firms. The two-day gathering convenes technology companies, investors, and policymakers to explore commercial artificial intelligence applications across industry and public sectors. DIFC Authority leadership noted that the event serves as a platform to foster bilateral investment and partnerships.
The 9th World Investment Forum opened in Doha, bringing together over 5,000 delegates to address cross-border capital allocation. China's Vice Minister of Commerce joined Gulf trade ministers and investors to examine bilateral capital deployment and economic zones. UNCTAD highlighted that cross-border investment into essential infrastructure in developing nations dropped by over 25 percent in early 2026.
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