Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
Hisense Middle East has been awarded the Dubai Chamber ESG Label by the Dubai Chamber's Centre for Responsible Business. The award recognizes the company's environmental, social, and governance practices across its operations in the UAE. The recognition validates the Chinese electronics firm's regional alignment with broader corporate sustainability targets.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, visited XPENG AEROHT's mass-production plant in Guangzhou on October 20. Together with founder Zhao Deli, he unveiled and took delivery of the first 'Land Aircraft Carrier' (model X3-F) test unit for the UAE's low-altitude regulatory demonstration zone. The milestone advances a strategic cooperation agreement and regulatory sandbox initiative launched in September.
Eight Sleep announced that its smart bed technology has been approved as a medical device in Abu Dhabi to support the at-home diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. The regulatory clearance follows a Health Technology Assessment conducted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Physicians in the emirate can now prescribe the system to calculate Apnea-Hypopnea Index scores based on continuous at-home biometric monitoring.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority, in collaboration with Planet, has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital platform for tourist Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds. Operational across major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, the paperless system uses facial recognition to process claims. The upgrade reduces tourist refund distribution times from roughly nine days to one business day.
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