Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
Zeekr has commenced its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X flagship hybrid SUV, dispatching vehicles to the United Arab Emirates. The model is priced above RMB 800,000 in the UAE and close to RMB 1 million in Europe. The shipment departed from the Jiangyin Port Area of Fuzhou Port as part of the brand's global expansion.
The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering up to 5,000 delegates from over 97 countries. Member states are set to adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year international framework on cybercrime, financial crime, and artificial intelligence governance.
Foreign direct investment inflows into the UAE rose 48.7% in 2024 to $45.6 billion, up from $30.7 billion in 2023, according to Analytics Insight. Economic expansion is increasingly propelled by non-oil sectors including artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and financial technology. The country is expanding international market access through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements in line with its 2031 vision.
Chinese automotive brand Hongqi unveiled its G919 model in the Middle East during a reception at the Chinese Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The vehicle features a body-on-frame build, a 2.0-liter turbocharged range-extender system, and four electric motors. Hongqi confirmed plans to expand its sales and service network across the UAE and the broader region.
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