3 6 Ke·2025-08-11 04:34Group 1: Business Expansion and Investment - Meituan's Keeta plans to expand operations in multiple cities across the Middle East, including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Brazil, with significant recruitment efforts in Dubai, Kuwait City, Doha, and São Paulo [2] - MGX, an Abu Dhabi investment group, is considering raising up to $25 billion for AI infrastructure investments, aiming to become one of the largest entities in this sector globally [5] - The Abu Dhabi Customs reported a 34.7% increase in non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2025, reaching 195.4 billion dirhams, indicating strong economic activity [4] Group 2: Automotive Industry Growth - In the first half of 2025, the UAE became the second-largest destination for Chinese car exports, with 214,300 vehicles exported, marking a 58.5% year-on-year increase [3] - Chery's iCAUR brand launched two new hybrid SUVs in Dubai, highlighting the growing presence of Chinese automotive brands in the UAE market [2] Group 3: Technological Advancements - Dubai has established over 1,270 electric vehicle charging stations, supporting over 40,600 electric vehicles, as part of its goal to increase the share of electric and hybrid vehicles to 50% by 2050 [7] - The introduction of an AI-based smart parking system in Dubai aims to enhance parking experiences and streamline payment processes [7] Group 4: Tourism and Economic Indicators - Dubai welcomed 9.88 million international overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, a 6% increase compared to the previous year, with significant contributions from the GCC and MENA regions [8] - Qatar's industrial production index rose to 101.9 points in Q2 2025, reflecting a 2.8% quarter-on-quarter growth, driven by strong investment inflows [9]