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On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025, “Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club Unveils Masterplan to Develop World-Class Sports and Lifestyle Destination”.

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club (REHC) has unveiled its Masterplan, a transformative project set to redefine the Kingdom’s sports and leisure landscape and establish the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional destination for equestrian excellence, luxury living, and premium recreation. The unveiling of REHC was made at Gateway Gulf 2025, the region’s premier investment forum, held at the Four Seasons Hotel from November 2nd to 3rd, 2025.

Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club Unveils Masterplan to Develop World-Class Sports and Lifestyle Destination
Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club Unveils Masterplan to Develop World-Class Sports and Lifestyle Destination

 

Developed in consultation with Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Services, the REHC Masterplan will be delivered over a plot of over three million square meters in multiple phases, encompassing a diverse range of developments that combine sport, hospitality, retail, and sustainability in one integrated destination.

The Masterplan represents a major step in advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s long-term vision for economic diversification through tourism, sport, and real estate investment. Strategically located within the Kingdom’s established equestrian and horse racing district, the project leverages the Kingdom’s heritage in the sport while aligning with the broader goals for sustainable urban development and private sector partnership.

Yusuf Osama Buheji, Chief Executive Officer of REHC said: “This landmark project represents a new era for the Club and Bahrain’s equestrian community. Guided by the directives of the REHC High Committee chaired by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, the REHC Masterplan reflects our ambition to create a world-class destination that integrates sport, nature, and lifestyle, while opening new opportunities for investment, job creation, and tourism. It builds on Bahrain’s proud history in horseracing and reimagines it for future generations.”

The master development spans multiple key zones, featuring:

  • A new 18-hole championship golf course, offering a world-class experience for professionals and enthusiasts alike
  • A Golf Clubhouse and Equestrian Centre, offering state-of-the-art training and event facilities
  • A Luxury Golf Hotel and Golf Villas integrated with the course
  • Luxury Equestrian Villas surrounded by green open spaces and leisure amenities
  • A Commercial and Retail Centre with shops, services, and hospitality spaces
  • A modern Sports Complex and Members Clubhouse designed to promote active living and community engagement
  • F&B outlets overlooking the racecourse, providing premium dining experiences

The Masterplan also places strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and smart infrastructure. The North-Eastern Investment Site will feature a solar farm designed to supply clean energy to the complex, supporting Bahrain’s national goals for renewable energy and carbon reduction.

With several plots identified for private sector participation, the REHC Masterplan offers diverse investment opportunities across residential, hospitality, commercial, and leisure components. The development aims to attract both local and international investors seeking long-term, high-quality projects in Bahrain’s growing sports and lifestyle economy.

Through its world-class facilities and international-standard design, the REHC Masterplan will strengthen the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for sports tourism, equestrian events, and luxury hospitality, contributing to national development priorities.

CQ Medical® Appoints Michael Galbus as Chief Executive Officer, Mike Sutter as Chairman of the Board of Directors

AVONDALE, Pa., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CQ Medical is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Galbus as Chief Executive Officer. Michael previously served as Chief Operating Officer, where he played a key role in enhancing operational performance, advancing the company’s growth strategy, and building trust across the executive team while championing the growth and development of his team members.

Michael Galbus, Chief Executive Officer of CQ Medical
Michael Galbus, Chief Executive Officer of CQ Medical

A cancer survivor, Michael has a deeply personal connection to CQ Medical’s mission of improving care and outcomes for patients and clinicians. He is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, sharp strategic mindset, and ability to turn ambitious goals into measurable results. Over the past several years, he has consistently fostered innovation, execution, and team development across the organization.

Michael brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across highly regulated industries, including aerospace, building products, chemicals, and medical devices. He has learned to quickly identify what makes organizations in different sectors succeed and has applied those insights to deliver performance and growth. His leadership journey has included senior roles at global companies such as Dow Inc., Saint-Gobain, Zodiac Aerospace, and ACTEGA, culminating in his appointment as CEO of CQ Medical. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Purdue University.

As CEO, Michael will focus on developing strategy and supporting teams in creating actionable operating plans, advancing the company’s acquisition and integration efforts, and reinforcing a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation.

“CQ Medical has a unique opportunity to innovate in ways that directly impact patients and those who care for them,” said Michael. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation we have created, partnering with our teams and customers worldwide, and continuing to deliver on our mission.”

Michael and his wife Crystal live in the greater Philadelphia area, where they have raised their three children: Connor, Carter, and Madelyn. Outside of work, he enjoys running, restoring classic cars, and following collegiate and professional sports. He values the same qualities in these pursuits and in family life as he does at work: commitment, resilience, and celebrating milestones together.

Mike Sutter, CQ Medical’s outgoing CEO, has been named Chairman of CQ Medical’s Board of Directors, allowing him to continue his strategic contributions to the company in a new capacity. “I’m excited to transition into a new role at CQ Medical so we can continue the progress we’ve made as a team over the past several years. Under Michael’s leadership, I believe the company is poised to accelerate growth and realize our full potential to innovate and deliver the best outcomes for patients.”

About CQ Medical
As the global leader in patient radiotherapy positioning and healthcare innovation, CQ Medical unites intelligence (IQ) and empathy (EQ) to define its unique Care Quotient (CQ). Guided by this philosophy, the company transforms ideas into innovations that advance precision, elevate technology, and empower medical excellence for improved patient outcomes.

For additional information, please visit CQmedical.com or connect with CQ Medical on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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70mai Lands at U.S. SEMA Show, Unveiling Immersive Experience with 4K Series Innovations

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 70mai is debuting at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where it will exhibit its powerful 4K product lineup designed to meet diverse user needs, including the award-winning 4K Omni, honoured as a TIME Best Invention of 2025. This exhibition will not only give local users an immersive hands-on experience, but also help the brand expand into the North American market with enhanced products and services.

As a 4K imaging expert, 70mai is dedicated to advancing proprietary technologies to deliver outstanding visual performance. Whether in challenging conditions such as nighttime, high-speed travel, or intense glare, 70mai products consistently capture stable, crisp footage with reliable clarity and cinematic quality.

At the 70mai booth, visitors can experience a variety of advanced 4K dash cams firsthand. The 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni, recognized as TIME’s Best Invention of 2025, is designed for users who seek premium quality and a revolutionary experience. Its rotating gimbal offers near-360° monitoring without complicated setup, while built-in voice control offers a smarter, more interactive way to document journeys—truly redefining what a dash cam can be. 70mai will also demonstrate the 4K T800, the industry’s first 3-channel HDR dash cam with 4K front and rear recording, which is the All-Round Protector ideal for rideshare and Uber drivers, family users, and anyone who values complete coverage. Another highlight is the all-new A810S. Developed based on extensive user feedback and real-world driving scenarios, it incorporates 70mai’s latest imaging and safety technologies to meet drivers’ demands for superior security and smarter mobility.

Across the product lineup, 70mai incorporates exclusive technologies such as the 70mai MaiColor Vivid+ Solution™ to enhance license plate recognition, ensuring crisp visuals and reliable evidence in any situation. For nighttime and low-light environments, features like the self-developed 70mai Lumi Vision and 70mai Night Owl Vision™ significantly improve exposure, reduce noise, and suppress glare—delivering daytime-like clarity and balanced detail when it matters most. 70mai will unveil the principles and application scenarios of its exclusive technologies for the first time at the exhibition’s workshop, including detailed product introductions and demonstrations. The workshop is scheduled for November 4th and 5th at 10:00 AM. All interested attendees are welcome to join.

Visitors and media representatives are invited to experience 70mai’s award-winning 4K product portfolio at Booth #72516 in the International Pavilion, where the advanced dash cams will be available for demonstration. This presents an excellent opportunity to experience the exceptional visual performance achieved through 70mai’s proprietary imaging technologies.

Bahrain’s Golden License Strikes Gold: USD 4.4 Billion Inflows Revealed at Gateway Gulf Showcasing the Island Nation’s Global Investment Appeal

The latest batch of Golden Licenses span across diversified sectors namely tech, real estate, and green manufacturing, contributing to economic diversification and growth

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The island nation of Bahrain reported a total of USD 4.4 billion in investment stemming from the latest batch of four new Golden License projects. The four new large-scale projects, which are set to generate over 1,100 employment opportunities, will contribute to national economic growth and diversification owing to their multi-sectoral impact that spans across tech, real estate, and green manufacturing.

Gateway Gulf Showcasing the Island Nation’s Global Investment Appeal
Gateway Gulf Showcasing the Island Nation’s Global Investment Appeal

The announcement was made during Gateway Gulf, which was held from 2–3 November 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay, where the invitation-only event gathered over 200 distinguished guests, including global investors, business leaders, policymakers, government officials, and industry visionaries, to explore high-value investment opportunities and partnerships across the Gulf. 

The newly awarded Golden Licenses announced at Gateway Gulf are as follows:

  • A partnership between Oracle as a technology provider and homegrown technology group, Beyon, to launch a sovereign cloud data centre to host clients using Oracle applications.
  • The BahrainUnited Arab Emirates real estate partnership Binaa Al Bahrain, powered by Eagle Hills, is shaping the future of urban living in the island nation with strategic developments, supporting Bahrain’s broader ambitions for sustainable progress and modernisation.
  • The new product line expansion of the Bahrain-based facility of Arla Foods – the multinational dairy company headquartered in Denmark. This milestone positions Arla as the second largest dairy maker in the region, playing a pivotal role in Bahrain’s food security and increased export ambitions. With this new expansion, Arla will be exporting to new markets including: the EU, Africa, China, Japan, and Indonesia.
  • Foulath Holding – an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel & SULB – for its expansion to an existing facility to develop a solar project by building a specialized shed structure.

“As a trusted destination for investment for global enterprises, owing to an agile government and highly skilled talent pool, the island nation of Bahrain has proven its strength as a place where business ambition meets opportunity. The Golden Licenses awarded to these four pivotal projects add to the diversity of  projects that have been awarded since the initiative was first launched in April 2023, bringing the total investment value to over USD 6 billion for the cumulative portfolio,” said H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), adding, “The Golden License is more than an initiative – it is a reflection of our Team Bahrain approach and to our unwavering commitment to simplifying growth, accelerating success, and partnering with companies to build a thriving economic future.”

Emblematic of the Team Bahrain approach, which champions the private and public sectors working closely together to create an innovative environment for businesses to succeed by investing in the development of a robust, digitally ready economy and consistently pioneering regulatory policies and legislative frameworks. The Bahrain EDB plays a vital role in this framework, serving as a bridge between the government and investors.

Bahrain has continued to prioritise digital transformation, economic growth, and investing in futureproofing its highly educated, bilingual workforce. The island nation has achieved strides in its journey to diversification, with non-oil GDP contributing 85.3% of the total GDP as of 2024. The financial services sector stands as the highest contributor to GDP at 17.2%, followed by manufacturing at 15.1% as of 2024.

Recent achievements include a rise in FDI stock to USD 45.5 billion, resulting in an FDI stock-to-GDP ratio of 96.5% in 2024, well above the global average rate of 45.8%, which stands as a testament to the robust trust international investors place in the island nation.

Boqii Holding Ltd. Announces $4.2 Million Registered Direct Offering

SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boqii Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BQ) (the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 1,500,000 of the Company’s Class A ordinary share, par value $0.16 per share (the “Shares”) (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $2.80 per share in a registered direct offering. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is identical to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.16 per share.

The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of this offering are expected to be approximately $4.2 million. The transaction is expected to close on or about November 4th, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Univest Securities, LLC is acting as the sole placement agent.

The registered direct offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-267919) previously filed by the Company and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 23, 2022. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Univest Securities, LLC at info@univest.us, or by calling +1 (212) 343-8888.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Boqii Holding Ltd.

Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE American: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in China. Boqii is the leading online destination for pet products and supplies in China with a broad selection of high-quality products including global leading brands, local emerging brands, and its own private label, Yoken, Mocare and D-cat, offered at competitive prices. Boqii’s online sales platforms, including Boqii Mall and its flagship stores on third-party e-commerce platforms, provide customers with convenient access to a wide selection of high-quality pet products and an engaging and personalized shopping experience. Its Boqii Community provides an informative and interactive content platform for users to share their knowledge and love for pets. For additional information about Boqii Holding, please visit www.ir.boqii.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Havas CEO and Vivendi Chairman to Share Bold Vision for Human-AI Creativity in CES 2026 Keynote

Yannick Bolloré will address the advertising, entertainment, and content community at C Space, sharing his vision for a future where technology and human ingenuity converge to unlock new creative possibilities

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At a media event in New York City, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced Yannick Bolloré, Havas CEO and Chairman, and Vivendi Chairman of the Supervisory Board, will take the stage at C Space®, the gathering place for the marketing community at CES®.

Yannick Bolloré, Havas CEO and Chairman, and Vivendi Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Yannick Bolloré, Havas CEO and Chairman, and Vivendi Chairman of the Supervisory Board

As consumer attention becomes increasingly fragmented, technology empowers marketers to target their audiences with greater precision. Havas will explore how combining cutting-edge AI with deep human understanding can transform data into meaning, driving speed, agility, personalization, scale, and measurability, while keeping human creativity at the core.

“Yannick is a visionary leader who understands the power of blending tech with human insight,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the CES stage to share how tech is shaping the future of meaningful marketing.”

Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications networks, with nearly 23,000 employees in over 100 countries united by one mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Recognized as one of the industry’s “Big Six,” Havas is a leading force in advertising and public relations, leveraging its global scale and technology-driven approach to drive growth for its clients. In 2024, Havas launched Converged.AI, a global AI-driven strategy that aligns teams across markets and fosters collaboration through shared tools. Fueled by human ingenuity and supported by a €400 million investment, it delivers scalable, client-centric solutions and enables faster, smarter decision-making through a flexible, data-agnostic approach.

“AI is evolving into a true strategic partner,” said Bolloré. “With Converged.AI, we’re integrating content, data, and decision-making in one intelligent system. This empowers our teams to lead with proactive insight and precision, while human expertise continues to drive empathy, creativity, and vision.”

Bolloré joined Havas in 2011 and became CEO in 2013. He led the transformation of the group through the “Together” strategy, creating Havas Villages to unify regional agencies under one roof and foster integration. Most recently, he spearheaded Havas’ return to the stock market via Euronext Amsterdam. He serves on multiple boards and has been recognized with numerous honors from international associations and leading business publications.

“CES is where the future of content and advertising comes to life,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “Yannick’s keynote will inspire marketers to embrace innovation while staying true to the human spark that drives creativity.”

Bolloré will deliver his keynote at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the Mariposa Ballroom at the ARIA. Havas will also be hosting clients and partners at the ARIA throughout the week with a dynamic space on the Mariposa Ballroom show floor. The immersive experience will center on the convergence of creativity, media and technology and offer Havas’ clients a front-row view into where innovation is headed next. 

AMD and Lenovo leaders will also keynote at CES 2026.

Register for CES 2026 to see what’s next in content and entertainment. C Space will remain open one hour later than in previous years on Thursday, Jan. 8 until 6:00 PM to continue important conversations around the tech that powers marketing.

About CES®:
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech

 

 

Viewing China’s development via electricity consumption: Global Times

BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) stated: “The Chinese economy has a solid foundation, advantages in many areas, strong resilience, and great potential. The conditions for and underlying trend of long-term growth remain unchanged. More and more, we are seeing the strengths of socialism with Chinese characteristics, China’s enormous market, its complete industrial system, and its abundant human resources all coming to the fore.”

When assessing the trajectory of China’s macroeconomic growth and its underlying strengths, empirical data provides a critical foundation. Among all indicators, total electricity consumption – often described as an “economic barometer” – offers a distinctive perspective for observing the country’s economic vitality.

Standing at the close of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), the “trillion-plus” figures reveal the strong pulse of China’s economy. They also reinforce confidence in leveraging the country’s opportunities, potential and advantages to advance high-quality development and fully promote Chinese modernization.

Innovation – a defining feature of China’s economy in the new era

Innovation has become a defining feature of China’s new-era economy. The Fourth Plenary Session emphasized: “Achieving greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology and steering the development of new quality productive forces.”

The level of electrification directly mirrors a country’s modernization. The emerging track of developing new quality productive forces finds its answer in electricity consumption.

In the first three quarters of the year, China’s electricity consumption approached 8 trillion kilowatt-hours. Which sector saw the fastest growth in power use?

In Yangling District of Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province – known as China’s “Silicon Valley” of agriculture – aerial drones, field cameras and greenhouse sensors, intelligent greenhouses supported by Internet of Things – all enable high-yield farmland through an integrated “sky-space-ground” system. From “depending on the weather for food” to “working in accordance with the weather,” and from traditional farming to smart agriculture, electricity provides the essential power for this transformation.

In the first three quarters, electricity consumption in the primary industry increased by 10.2 percent year-on-year, leading all three industries.

Promoting Chinese modernization remains most challenging and crucial in rural areas, where the foundation is broad and deep. The rapid advancement of agricultural mechanization and smart farming has given wings to rural revitalization – making modernization more inclusive and balanced across the country.

In the first three quarters of this year, with the rapid development of mobile internet, big data and cloud computing, electricity consumption for internet data services in five southern provinces and regions, including Guangdong and Guangxi, rose by 46.05 percent year-on-year. Benefiting from 49 key data centers under construction or in operation, Guizhou led the nation with an impressive 72.92 percent increase.

Computing power has become a new driver of new quality productive forces, and the digital economy is now one of the main arenas of global competition. This competition in computing power is backed by electricity, which largely depends on whether energy supplies can be both green and stable.

Electricity consumption trends mirror the country’s economic trajectory – revealing both the sources of vitality and the engines of future growth. The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, the expansion of emerging sectors and the acceleration of future industries’ incubation all reflect a healthy economic structure, with electricity data serving as a “check-up report” that provides a comprehensive and clear picture of the Chinese economy’s improving structure and its shift toward new drivers of growth.

As President Xi Jinping has emphasized, “Chinese modernization should be supported by sci-tech modernization, and achieving high-quality development relies on new driving forces cultivated by sci-tech innovation.” Leveraging technological innovation as the “key variable” can unlock the “greatest incremental force” of new quality productive forces.

Stability – what China’s development conveys to the world

Stability – this is what China’s development consistently conveys to the world. “Promoting the positive interaction between high-quality development and high-level security through high-efficiency governance” – China’s steady and pragmatic growth has provided the world with a sense of stability and certainty.

Behind this “imperceptible stability” lies a sophisticated balance of supply and demand. There was a time when “power rationing” posed a major challenge to China’s economic and social development. This summer, however, the fact that ordinary households felt no disruption in electricity supply quietly reflected the steadiness of China’s economy – and prompted deeper thinking: In today’s world of global energy imbalance, how has China managed to “stay firmly in control”?

“When we make sound strategic judgments, pursue scientific strategic planning and take the initiative strategically, the cause of the Party and the people will have great promise.”

China’s stability stems from its ability to “make the first move.” By strengthening strategic thinking and turning challenges into opportunities, China has been able to transform potential risks into new momentum for progress.

The breakthroughs in key technologies such as high-temperature gas-cooled reactors and controlled nuclear fusion have significantly strengthened China’s “hard power” in energy. Meanwhile, the completion and operation of major projects including the Baihetan hydropower station and the energy storage power station in the Ulan Buh Desert have established “major pillars” for China’s power supply.

By balancing urgent needs with far-sighted planning, China is striving to secure control over its technological destiny. Through building strategic reserves across sectors, strengthening fundamental stabilizers and forging new competitive edges, the nation continues to enhance its independence, autonomy and security of its development.

This stability is rooted in “a coordinated national response.” In times of complexity, a stronger sense of the broader picture helps transform challenges into opportunities.

Inclusiveness – a distinctive feature of the advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics

Inclusiveness is a distinctive feature of the advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics. President Xi once pointed out that enabling the broad masses of people to share the fruits of reform and development is an essential requirement of socialism and full manifestation of the superiority of China’s socialist system.

While electricity demand has increased significantly, the price of electricity for basic residential use has remained relatively stable over a long period, vividly and profoundly demonstrating China’s advantage.

In Dulongjiang Town, Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, an investment of 30.25 million yuan in a household electrification project and 280 million yuan in a network project have brought light and prosperity to the villages hidden deep in the mountains.

Globally, China is the first and only country with a population of over 1.4 billion that has achieved national electrification. Given the high costs of power infrastructure construction and maintenance, which are difficult to recoup in the short term, why continue this effort?

Upholding the principle of putting people first and always taking the wellbeing of the people as the fundamental value orientation, China’s modernization concept embodies the people-centered development philosophy and demonstrates the original aspiration and perseverance of the Chinese Communists.

The 15th Five-Year Plan period is a crucial period for laying a solid foundation and making all-out efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. It is also a period in which China’s development faces both strategic opportunities and risks and challenges. By continuously enhancing innovation, stability and inclusiveness, we will surely be able to inject more security, positive energy and new opportunities into a world full of changes and uncertainties.

Inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit reveals programme, spotlighting regulation, real-world deployments and cross-sector scale

  • High-level programme confirms sessions on AI safety and standards, human-AI trust, urban air mobility, smart ports and cities, and cross-sector industrial integration.
  • Global convening sets out commercialisation pathways to 2030/2040, aligning policy, investment and deployment at city scale.
  • Summit anchors Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (10-15 November 2025), alongside DRIFTx exhibition, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL).

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The programme for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, taking place on 10 November 2025, has been revealed, with global industry leaders gathering to tackle the sector’s most pressing questions around regulation, integration and scale, alongside the latest advances in AI, robotics and smart mobility.

‘Archer Autonomous midnight aircraft’
‘Archer Autonomous midnight aircraft’

 

Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), and the opening event of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), the summit will define the next chapter of smart and autonomous mobility and underscore Abu Dhabi’s role as a global testbed where autonomy is moving from pilot initiatives to public benefit across land, sea, air and robotics, as well as industrial applications.

Held under the theme Where the Future of Smart and Autonomous Mobility Takes Shape, the summit features 13 sessions and more than 30 speakers, designed to accelerate collaboration between policymakers, operators, investors and innovators, and to translate regulation into real-world scale.

The summit will open with a Leadership Dialogue on how investment, integration and innovation will shape Abu Dhabi’s autonomous economy, mapping commercialisation pathways to 2030/2040, the public-private partnerships that will enable them, and the governance and infrastructure that will support resilient, integrated cities. A panel on Regulating Autonomy will then put Safety First, Then Scale into practice, from cybersecurity and data governance to building and measuring public trust.

The agenda will then focus on deployment with From Concept to Reality, spotlighting robotaxis, public transport and last-mile delivery models that will scale, followed by Powering Autonomy on the electrified, resilient infrastructure that will underpin city-wide operations.

Human-AI Synergy will explore explainable AI, human oversight and service design that will communicate risk clearly, while AI-Driven Decision-Making will go inside the real-time AI stack – drones, smart roads and logistics on edge and secure cloud.

A Cross-Sector Collaboration session will show how mobility, energy, logistics and technology leaders will structure partnerships to unlock bankable use cases. Designing Smart Ports and Cities will detail autonomy-ready urban design and industrial applications, and Urban Air Mobility will tackle certification, airspace integration and connecting ports, airports and districts. Smart Cities in Action will share live transformations, and Financing and Insuring New Asset Classes will conclude with how capital and coverage models will adapt for next-generation platforms.

Some of the leading industry spokespeople participating in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit include Sherif Tawfik, Chief Partnership Officer, G42 at Microsoft; Tony Xu Han, Founder, Chairman and CEO of WeRide; Nikhil Goel, CCO of Archer Aviation; Dr Talib Alhinai, UAE General Manager of Archer Aviation; Matt Chasen, CEO of LIFT Aircraft; Tobias Liebelt, CEO of BENTELER Mobility; Mark Seeger, Co-CEO and Founder of Glydways; Michael Sønderby, Acting CEO of SteerAI; George Prentzas, CEO of Versa Aerospace; Hugo Fozzati, Chief Business Officer of Tensor; Desmond Wheatley, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of BEAM Global; Sven Beiker, Managing Director of Silicon Valley Mobility and Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business; His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council;  His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport; His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Badr Salim Al Olama, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office; Stéphane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE; Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X; Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO of mimik; Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports; Mohamed Salah, Group CEO of Advanced Mobility Hub; and Rashid Matar Al Manai, CEO of LODD Autonomous.

His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs and Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council said: “Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week reflects our commitment to shaping the era of intelligent autonomy – where machines think, adapt and act alongside us. It’s not just about technology; it’s about reimagining mobility, industry and the human experience itself.”

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week event line-up:

10 November – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit

The six-day programme begins with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, where industry pioneers, policymakers, and investors will convene to take part in high-level dialogues that will define the next chapter of intelligent mobility.

10-12 November – DRIFTx exhibition

Over three days, DRIFTx will showcase smart and autonomous mobility solutions across air, land, sea and robotics in a live, interactive exhibition.

10-15 November – RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025

Running throughout ADAW, from 10-15 November, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025, hosted by Khalifa University and held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region, will bring together top international teams to compete in AI-driven autonomous robotics challenges.

15 November – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)

ADAW will conclude with the second edition of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), a motorsport display demonstrating the cutting edge of autonomous racing technology. Organised by ASPIRE and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the event will feature a US$2.25 million prize pool and be attended by elite research teams from 10 countries.

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About the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC)

Established in 2024, the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Abu Dhabi’s smart and autonomous technologies sector. Driving policy, regulation, investment and innovation through collaboration with government entities, global innovators and industry stakeholders, SASC is shaping a world-class ecosystem that positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of future technologies and as a leading global hub for intelligent mobility and autonomous systems.

About Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) is the emirate’s flagship platform for advancing smart mobility and autonomous systems across land, sea, air, robotics and industry. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the inaugural edition brings together global sector leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to connect, collaborate and accelerate the future of autonomous technology. Commencing with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, the week’s flagship event for high-level dialogue and partnerships, the programme is further strengthened by initiatives such as DRIFTx, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025) and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global hub for innovation, investment and the safe, sustainable deployment of autonomous technologies.