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Source: Aaj English TV

Chinese Flying Car Module Delivered to UAE for Advanced Air Mobility Sandbox

Chinese flying car developer ARIDGE delivered its first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module to the UAE for testing in Ras Al Khaimah's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli unveiled the test aircraft at the company's factory in Guangzhou. The modular system combines a six-wheeled ground carrier with a detachable two-seat electric flying unit.

Industry News
Source: EnterpriseAM

OpenAI Seeks Up to USD 30 Billion in Funding from UAE Investors and Coatue

OpenAI is in talks to raise up to USD 30 billion in fresh funding led by UAE investors alongside US investment firm Coatue, according to CNBC as reported by EnterpriseAM. The ChatGPT developer is targeting a pre-money valuation of USD 1.25 trillion, down from an earlier pitch of USD 1.4 trillion. The transaction discussions also include securing additional computing capacity within the UAE.

China–UAE News
Source: Electrek

BYD Plans UAE Global Debut for Flagship Yangwang Ultra-Luxury Electric Sedan

Chinese automaker BYD plans to hold the global launch of its upcoming Yangwang ultra-luxury executive electric sedan in the UAE, according to brand general manager Hu Xiaoqing. The new model is expected to debut around November 5 and could feature solid-state batteries and coach doors. Unofficial estimates indicate pricing may start around 2 million yuan (approximately $300,000).

Industry News
Source: India's News.Net

Inaugural Arabian Chatbot and Agentic AI Summit Opens in Abu Dhabi

The inaugural Middle East edition of the Arabian Chatbot & Agentic AI Summit opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 26 October 2026. The conference brought together public and private sector leaders to examine enterprise deployments of agentic AI, conversational systems, and digital sovereignty. Discussions addressed the shift from experimental pilots to production-grade implementations, regulatory compliance, and Arabic-language model development.

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