Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
ARIDGE has rolled off its first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module at its Guangzhou factory for the UAE's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the unveiling ceremony alongside ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli.
The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 20, 2026. The exhibition features strong international participation, including a dedicated China Pavilion presenting water filtration, smart metering, and clean mobility innovations. Chinese exhibitors at the trade event showcased solutions spanning industrial water treatment, advanced meters, and new energy vehicles.
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs received two awards at the Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2026 for its Digital Trade Corridor and Tawqiei platform. The Digital Trade Corridor leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence to enable pre-arrival processing and faster clearance under a 'Submit Once, Use Many' model. The Tawqiei system, introduced in 2025, digitised document signing and administrative approvals across departments.
More than 175 healthcare organisations gathered at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi for the three-day Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026. Organised by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi under the theme 'To Sense is to Predict', the event spotlights AI, genetic testing, and advanced diagnostics to detect diseases before symptoms appear. Officials highlighted Abu Dhabi's strategy to shift toward preventive medicine through international technology cooperation.
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