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Baidu Deploys Apollo Go Driverless Taxis in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Chinese technology giant Baidu has expanded testing and operations of its Level 4 autonomous driving taxi service, Apollo Go, to four overseas markets including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company's autonomous fleet has exceeded 350 million cumulative kilometers, supported by localized LiDAR and proprietary battery-swapping technology. The development forms part of a broader acceleration in Chinese physical AI, alongside companies like robotics unicorn GALBOT.

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Chinese Business Presence Expands Across Dubai in Tech, Logistics, and Autonomous Mobility

Inward foreign direct investment projects from China into Dubai surged from 11 in 2021 to 91 in 2025, with registered Chinese member companies at Dubai Chambers reaching 6,650. Chinese enterprises including Meituan's Keeta, J&T Express, and Baidu are deepening operational integration within the emirate across logistics and autonomous transport.

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Chinese firms expand operations and innovation initiatives across Dubai

Bilateral trade between China and the UAE reached $108 billion in 2025, with Chinese direct investment standing at $2.6 billion. Over 6,650 Chinese companies are registered with Dubai Chambers as firms including Meituan, Baidu, J&T Express, and Huawei scale regional operations.

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Baidu Apollo Go Obtains Dubai Driverless Permit and Opens Overseas Hub

Baidu's Apollo Go has secured Dubai's first driverless vehicle testing permit allowing operations without a human safety driver. The company also inaugurated Apollo Go Park in downtown Dubai, its first operations hub outside China. The initiatives support the UAE's plan to partner with Chinese technology leaders to roll out autonomous fleets.