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Amazon and Ghitha Holding PJSC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a demand-led seasonal fresh produce initiative in the UAE. The collaboration aims to deliver locally grown produce via Amazon Now using consumer demand insights to guide crop selection. The companies also plan to establish a distribution centre and packhouse at Dubai's Food Tech Valley.
The UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a feasibility study for the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (CASA) railway corridor. The route aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistani seaports on the Indian Ocean and complement the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway currently under construction. A joint working group may be formed to assess infrastructure needs, economic viability, and financing options.
The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public and investors against fraudulent investment and trading schemes that promise high returns. Authorities advised individuals to verify platform licensing before transferring funds or cryptocurrency. The ministry emphasized that legitimate investment entities do not guarantee profits or pressure users into urgent payments.
The UAE has launched Altair-1, its first domestically manufactured commercial satellite, aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission from California. Assembled at Orbitworks' KEZAD facility in Abu Dhabi, the satellite is the first of a planned 10-satellite AI-enabled Earth observation constellation. The milestone aligns with the UAE's National Space Strategy 2031 and industrial manufacturing initiatives.
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