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Source: Khaleej Times

UAE Builds AI Capability Through Compute Infrastructure and Talent, Stanford Data Shows

The UAE is advancing its artificial intelligence sector through large-scale compute infrastructure and workforce training despite its smaller population compared to global superpowers. Abu Dhabi is developing the 1-gigawatt Stargate UAE computing cluster, while Stanford data recorded a 121 percent rise in the country's AI talent concentration between 2019 and 2025. The UAE federal government is also partnering with MBZUAI to provide agentic AI training across 80,000 public sector workers.

China–UAE News
Source: Macau Business

Likang Life Sciences Targets Abu Dhabi for Cancer Immunotherapy Research and Expansion

Beijing-based Likang Life Sciences sponsored and exhibited at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, held from October 20 to 22 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The company shared plans to establish personalized cancer immunotherapy technologies and investigational therapies in the emirate. Co-founder and Vice Chairman Shannon Cheung met UAE leadership during the event.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Unison Direct

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Regulations and Sets Deadlines for Large Enterprises

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced Ministerial Decisions No. 168 and No. 197 of 2026, clarifying compliance rules and provider accreditation for the national e-invoicing programme. Enterprises with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026, ahead of the mandatory launch on 1 January 2027. The new rules also allow cross-border invoice data storage and introduce a temporary 24-month exemption for formal VAT Tax Group transactions.

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