Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre, co-organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and China EV100. Over 300 regional and international organisations and approximately 120 speakers are attending. The program features major Chinese EV brands and the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum.
Major UAE e-commerce platforms including Amazon UAE, Noon, and Ounass have launched 11.11 discount campaigns offering price reductions of up to 90 percent. According to an EZDubai and Euromonitor International report cited by Emirates 24|7, the UAE e-commerce market is projected to reach Dh42.2 billion in 2025 and Dh67.2 billion by 2030. The retail surge also boosted activity across delivery networks, warehousing, and digital payment systems.
E-commerce platforms across the UAE have launched 11.11 sales campaigns featuring discounts of up to 90% across electronics, fashion, and home goods. A report by EZDubai and Euromonitor International projects the UAE online retail market to reach Dh42.2 billion in 2025, up from Dh17.6 billion in 2020. The promotional period is also driving increased operational activity in local warehousing, logistics, and digital payments.
Abu Dhabi's Department of Government Enablement announced that a project with OpenAI has reduced complex food import approvals from several days to minutes. The system uses machine-readable regulations to conduct initial automated compliance checks while human officials retain final decision-making authority. The project is the first pilot under the emirate's Machine-Readable Government initiative and will expand to building permits and business licenses.
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