一周要闻·阿联酋&卡塔尔｜中阿投资合作高级别委员会举行首次会议/卡塔尔媒体城与华为达成战略合作

Group 1 - The establishment of the China-UAE Investment Cooperation High-Level Committee aims to enhance investment cooperation and achieve more results between the two countries [2] - Manus's parent company, Butterfly Effect, completed a financing round of $75 million, increasing its valuation to nearly $500 million, with plans to expand into international markets including the US, Japan, and the Middle East [2] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange and the Gulf Commodity Exchange signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the commodity market [3] Group 2 - The UAE's total trade volume is projected to reach 5.23 trillion dirhams (approximately $1.424 trillion) in 2024, reflecting a 49% increase from 2021 [4] - A new large-scale data center project in Dubai, with an investment of approximately 2 billion dirhams, will be developed by "du" telecom company, with Microsoft as a major user [4] - The UAE plans to utilize artificial intelligence to assist in drafting new legislation, marking a significant step in AI application [4] Group 3 - Abu Dhabi's Hub71 reported a record high of 8.02 billion dirhams in funding for startups in 2024, a 44.7% increase from 2023 [5] - The establishment of the UAE's first AI doctoral program aims to cultivate talent in key areas such as smart city development and advanced healthcare [5] - Abu Dhabi ranked fifth in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index, reflecting significant achievements in digital governance and sustainable development [6] Group 4 - The Dubai Artificial Intelligence Week gathered over 10,000 experts and innovators from more than 100 countries to discuss AI technologies and industry applications [7] - The Dubai IFZA guide explains the opportunities and advantages of operating in mainland versus free zones, highlighting the growing preference for free zones among businesses [7] Group 5 - Qatar Media City signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to support the digital transformation of the media industry [9] - Qatar's Ministry of Interior simplified the process for Chinese citizens to apply for driving licenses, effective from April 2025 [10] - Qatar's POS and e-commerce transaction volume reached 13.8 billion Qatari riyals (approximately $3.8 billion) in March 2025 [10]