Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
GITEX Global and Expand North Star have revealed their December 2026 schedule and participant lineup in Dubai, featuring major Chinese technology and robotics companies. Chinese firms including Huawei, Alibaba Cloud, Unitree, and UBTech Robotics are scheduled to attend. The 46th edition of the exhibition will be held across the Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai.
China Energy Engineering Corporation finalized a $1.627 billion equipment procurement contract at CIIE for Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station. Concurrently, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and China EV100 opened the inaugural EV World 2026 exhibition.
Chinese technology provider Huawei presented its full-scenario intelligent oil and gas solutions at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The company demonstrated a digital architecture featuring data foundations, industrial foundation models, and autonomous AI agents. The strategy aims to advance technological integration between Chinese computing firms and Middle Eastern oil operations.
Mannai Corporation announced that its Saudi subsidiary secured a major contract in Riyadh from China Harbour Engineering Company. The scope includes mechanical, electrical, public health, and smart building technology infrastructure. The development is part of Saudi Arabia's flagship urban giga-projects.
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