Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Ras Al Khaimah Signs Landmark Friendship Agreement & 10 MoUs During Historic High-Level Tour of South China

  Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 28. October 2026 AETOSWire  




 

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnesses the signing of a historic agreement between Ras Al Khaimah and Fujian Province, China, concluding a six-day China visit.


Signed in Fuzhou, the agreement establishes a framework for strengthening economic, maritime and cultural ties, including cooperation in green supply chains, port logistics, sustainable building materials and cultural exchange.


Commenting on the agreement, HH Sheikh Saud said: “The friendship between Ras Al Khaimah and China is deeply rooted in history and revitalized by a shared vision for modern economic transformation. Signing this friendship agreement with Fujian Province cements a partnership rooted in mutual respect, shared ambition and centuries of maritime connection, which creates a formal foundation for our communities and enterprises to collaborate more closely.”


The friendship agreement followed the signing of 10 MoUs between Ras Al Khaimah entities and Chinese counterparts, all witnessed by HH Sheikh Saud. These included a MoU between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah’s International Relations Office and UBTECH Robotics to test, demonstrate and deploy humanoid robotic systems across industrial, commercial service, elderly care and cultural tourism sectors.


Other MoUs were signed between RAK Transport Authority and Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center; separate agreements involving Marjan Group and RAKBANK and the Bank of China (Dubai Branch); the International Relations Office and Phoenix New Media Information Technology; Marjan Group and China Road and Bridge Corporation; Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RAK Chamber) and Tianhe Central Business District; RAK Chamber and the Bureau of China International SME Fair; Ras Al Khaimah Department of Antiquities & Museums and Sun Yat-sen University History Museum; and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Fujian Jihong Packaging Technology.


The visit, from October 18 to 23, covered Shenzhen and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, and Fuzhou in Fujian Province. It included the RAK-China Business Conference, high-level meetings with government officials and business leaders, and the inauguration of Ras Al Khaimah’s first business consultancy in China, in Guangzhou.


These engagements build on Ras Al Khaimah’s longstanding relationship with China, rooted in centuries of maritime trade and cultural exchange, and reflect a shared commitment to strengthening economic, investment and cultural cooperation.



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CHANGAN DEEPAL célèbre son premier anniversaire en Égypte en lançant son modèle phare, le DEEPAL S09, et poursuit la mise en œuvre du Vast Ocean Plan

 

LE CAIRE, Égypte - mercredi, 28. octobre 2026

 

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pour célébrer son premier anniversaire en Égypte, CHANGAN DEEPAL a présenté l’ensemble de sa gamme commercialisée dans le pays, notamment les modèles très appréciés CHANGAN DEEPAL S05, CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 et CHANGAN DEEPAL G318. Lors de la cérémonie, la marque a lancé le CHANGAN DEEPAL S09, un grand SUV haut de gamme à six places conçu pour les familles nombreuses. Cette célébration du premier anniversaire de DEEPAL en Égypte, marquée par le lancement d’un nouveau modèle, constitue une nouvelle étape dans la mise en œuvre du Vast Ocean Plan de Changan Automobile. La cérémonie s’est déroulée en présence de Zhu Huarong, président de China Changan Group ; de Di Zhirui, vice-président de Changan Automobile ; de Xiao Feng, directeur général de la division Moyen-Orient et Afrique de Changan Automobile ; de Zhao Liuqing, ministre-conseiller de l’ambassade de Chine en Égypte ; de Karim Gaddas, PDG de GB Auto, partenaire stratégique de Changan en Égypte ; et de Saad Habib, directeur des opérations de GB Auto. Des clients de DEEPAL, des partenaires concessionnaires et des représentants des médias locaux étaient également présents.

 

Une présence mondiale et un engagement durable

Forte de 164 ans d’histoire industrielle et de 45 ans d’expérience dans la fabrication automobile, Changan exploite 93 usines dans le monde et est présente sur 149 marchés. Dans le cadre du Vast Ocean Plan, l’entreprise poursuit une stratégie à long terme et favorise une croissance durable grâce à l’innovation technologique et à son expansion internationale. 

Le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique constituent l’un des principaux marchés régionaux de Changan à l’international. L’entreprise s’est implantée dans cette région en 1994 et y a vendu plus de 500 000 véhicules, témoignant de son engagement à faire du développement local à long terme une priorité stratégique. L’Égypte constitue un exemple concret de cette stratégie d’ancrage local.

L’Égypte figure parmi les marchés stratégiques les plus importants de Changan à l’international et est un pays dans lequel l’entreprise entend bâtir un avenir durable. Zhu Huarong a déclaré : « Aujourd’hui, Changan fait progresser trois plans stratégiques : le Green Plan, l’Intelligent Plan et le Vast Ocean Plan. Dans le cadre de nos activités internationales, nous suivons quatre principes directeurs : une vision à long terme, un ancrage local, le développement des compétences sur place et des pratiques ESG responsables. C’est ainsi que nous tenons notre promesse : en Égypte, pour l’Égypte. »

 

Davantage de choix et une innovation continue

Changan Automobile poursuit son développement en Égypte. L’entreprise y a introduit les marques CHANGAN et AVATR ainsi que la gamme CHANGAN DEEPAL, offrant ainsi davantage de choix aux clients locaux.

CHANGAN ambitionne de devenir une marque de référence dans les domaines de la mobilité intelligente et des modes de vie connectés. DEEPAL est une gamme sportive et technologique destinée à une clientèle plus jeune, associant le plaisir de conduire à des technologies de pointe. La marque AVATR se distingue par un design original et une nouvelle conception du luxe intelligent.

DEEPAL a officiellement fait son entrée sur le marché égyptien en août 2025 et a dépassé les 1 000 ventes en seulement quelques mois, se classant au premier rang du segment des véhicules électriques à prolongateur d’autonomie en Égypte. Les modèles DEEPAL S05, DEEPAL S07 et DEEPAL G318 ont tous été très bien accueillis par les clients égyptiens.

« Le lancement du DEEPAL S09 constitue une étape importante dans le développement de DEEPAL en Égypte. Avec son design distinctif, sa configuration spacieuse à six places et sa technologie avancée de prolongateur d’autonomie, le DEEPAL S09 apporte une nouvelle proposition particulièrement attractive sur le marché égyptien des SUV haut de gamme et réaffirme notre engagement à rendre les dernières innovations automobiles accessibles à un plus grand nombre de familles égyptiennes », a indiqué Karim Gaddas, PDG de GB Auto.

 

Changan Automobile poursuit le développement de sa technologie intelligente SDA et fait progresser les technologies de sécurité intelligente dans trois domaines clés : l’habitacle, le châssis et les systèmes intelligents d’aide à la conduite. Le CHANGAN NEVO Q06, équipé du système Changan SDA Pilot, a été commercialisé en Chine en septembre 2026. Il a été bien accueilli par les clients et devrait bientôt arriver en Égypte.

Fabrication locale et partenariat à long terme

Présente en Égypte depuis 2007, où elle a été l’une des premières marques automobiles chinoises à s’implanter, Changan Automobile propose aux clients locaux une large gamme de produits. Deux modèles sont fabriqués localement, contribuant ainsi à l’emploi et au développement de la chaîne d’approvisionnement automobile du pays.

En 2025, le CHANGAN CS55 PLUS a été lancé comme premier modèle « completely knocked down » (CKD) de Changan en Égypte, marquant une nouvelle étape dans le partenariat local de l’entreprise. Changan et GB Auto collaborent étroitement depuis six ans et ont créé conjointement le Changan Automobile North Africa Training Centre, qui forme des professionnels locaux de l’automobile et offre davantage de perspectives aux jeunes.

Changan croit au développement durable et à l’importance de contribuer au bien-être des communautés locales. Zhu Huarong a indiqué que Changan travaillerait avec ses partenaires locaux dans les domaines de la formation professionnelle, de la mobilité verte et des projets communautaires, afin de contribuer à une croissance et à une réussite communes à Changan et à l’Égypte. À l’avenir, Changan approfondira son partenariat stratégique avec GB Auto et prévoit de lancer chaque année un nouveau modèle en Égypte, afin d’offrir encore plus de valeur à ses clients.

Du lancement du premier modèle DEEPAL à l’essor de sa communauté de clients en Égypte, ce premier anniversaire témoigne de l’engagement de Changan Automobile à s’implanter durablement dans le pays et à se développer à ses côtés. En collaboration avec ses partenaires, Changan continuera de contribuer au développement de l’industrie automobile et de proposer à ses clients dans le monde entier de meilleurs produits et services.

À propos de Changan

Forte de 164 ans d’héritage industriel et de plus de quatre décennies d’expertise dans la fabrication automobile, Changan Automobile est devenue une marque automobile internationale après avoir joué un rôle de pionnière dans l’industrie automobile chinoise moderne. Aujourd’hui, Changan exploite 22 bases de production et 93 usines dans le monde, dessert six grands marchés régionaux, dont la Chine, et est présente sur 149 marchés.

Coordonnées :

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.

E-mail : global@changan.com.cn

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CHANGAN DEEPAL Marks One Year in Egypt with the Launch of the Flagship DEEPAL S09, Advancing the Vast Ocean Plan

 

CAIRO, Egypt, - Tuesday, 27. October 2026

 

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CHANGAN DEEPAL marked its first anniversary in Egypt by showcasing its full lineup on sale in the country, including the popular CHANGAN DEEPAL S05, CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 and CHANGAN DEEPAL G318. At the ceremony, it launched the CHANGAN DEEPAL S09, a large six-seat flagship SUV designed for bigger families. The DEEPAL Egypt First Anniversary and New Model Launch marked the latest milestone in Changan Automobile's Vast Ocean Plan. The event was attended by Zhu Huarong, Chairman of China Changan Group; Di Zhirui, Vice President of Changan Automobile; Xiao Feng, General Manager of the Changan Automobile Middle East and Africa Business Unit; Zhao Liuqing, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt; Karim Gaddas, CEO of GB Auto, Changan's strategic partner in Egypt; and Saad Habib, Chief Operating Officer of GB Auto. They were joined by DEEPAL customers, dealer partners and local media.

Global Strength and a Long-Term Promise

With a 164-year history and 45 years of car manufacturing, Changan operates 93 plants worldwide, and has a presence in 149 markets. Guided by the Vast Ocean Plan, Changan remains committed to a long-term vision, driving sustainable growth through technological innovation and global expansion. 

The Middle East and Africa is one of Changan's core overseas regions. Changan entered the region in 1994 and has sold more than 500,000 vehicles there, reflecting its commitment to long-term local development as a strategic priority. Egypt is a clear example of this localisation strategy.

Egypt is one of Changan's most important global markets and a place where Changan is committed to building a long-term future. Zhu Huarong said: “Today, Changan is advancing three strategic plans: the Green Plan, the Intelligent Plan and the Vast Ocean Plan. In our global business, we follow four guiding principles: long-term development, localisation, building local capabilities and responsible ESG practices. This is how we keep our promise: in Egypt, for Egypt.”

More Choice and Continuous Innovation

Changan Automobile has continued to grow in Egypt. It has brought the CHANGAN and AVATR brands and the CHANGAN DEEPAL line to the Egyptian market, giving local customers more choice.

CHANGAN is committed to building the intelligent mobility lifestyle brand. DEEPAL is the tech-sport line for a younger audience, combining driving enjoyment with the latest technology. AVATR is a brand defined by original design and new intelligent luxury.

DEEPAL officially entered the Egyptian market in August 2025 and passed 1,000 sales within just a few months, ranking first in Egypt’s range-extended electric vehicle segment. The DEEPAL S05, DEEPAL S07 and DEEPAL G318 have all been well received by Egyptian customers.

“The launch of the DEEPAL S09 marks an important milestone in DEEPAL’s journey in Egypt. With its distinctive design, spacious six-seat configuration and advanced range-extender technology, the DEEPAL S09 represents a compelling addition to Egypt’s premium SUV segment and reinforces our commitment to making the latest automotive innovations accessible to more Egyptian families,” said Karim Gaddas, CEO of GB Auto.

Changan Automobile continues to build the SDA Intelligence label and advance intelligent safety technologies across three key areas: cockpit, chassis and intelligent driving assistance. The CHANGAN NEVO Q06, featuring Changan SDA Pilot, went on sale in China in September 2026, was well received by customers and is expected to arrive in Egypt soon.

Local Manufacturing and a Long-Term Partnership

Since entering Egypt in 2007 as one of the first Chinese brands in the market, Changan Automobile has offered local customers a broad product range, with two models produced locally, supporting local employment and the automotive supply chain.

In 2025, the CHANGAN CS55 PLUS was launched as Changan's first completely knocked down (CKD) model in Egypt, marking a new stage in its local partnership. Changan and GB Auto have worked side by side for six years and have jointly established the Changan Automobile North Africa Training Centre, which trains local automotive professionals and creates more opportunities for young people.

Changan believes in sustainable development and in giving back to the local community. Zhu Huarong said that Changan will work together with local partners on skills training, green mobility and community projects, so that Changan and Egypt can grow and succeed together. Looking ahead, Changan will deepen its strategic partnership with GB Auto and aims to launch one new model in Egypt every year, bringing more value to customers.

From the launch of the first DEEPAL model to the growth of the DEEPAL customer community in Egypt, DEEPAL's one-year anniversary reflects Changan Automobile's commitment to putting down deep roots in Egypt and growing alongside the country. Working with its partners, Changan will continue to help move the automotive industry forward and bring better products and services to customers worldwide.

About Changan

With 164 years of industrial heritage and more than four decades of automobile manufacturing expertise, Changan Automobile has evolved from a pioneer of China's modern industry into a global automotive brand. Today, Changan operates 22 manufacturing bases and 93 plants worldwide, serves six major regional markets, including China, and has a presence in 149 markets.

Contact information:

Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.

E-mail: global@changan.com.cn

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Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm JKIT

 SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, 27. October 2026




(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting expands its digital and business transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with John Keells IT (JKIT), a Sri Lanka-based technology solutions provider.


JKIT provides technology consulting and digital transformation services to organizations across multiple industries, including aviation, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications. The firm’s capabilities span enterprise applications, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation. Leveraging strategic relationships with leading technology providers, including SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, Databricks, and AWS, JKIT helps organizations modernize their technology infrastructure, streamline operations, strengthen decision-making, and drive business growth.


“Organizations today are looking to accelerate their digital and AI transformation and need practical ways to translate innovation into measurable business value,” said Dr. Ramesh Shanmuganathan, CEO of John Keells IT. “Our team focuses on helping clients build a resilient digital core, harness data and AI, and create connected platforms that improve customer experiences and business performance. Through our collaboration with Andersen Consulting, we broaden and deepen our capabilities and global reach, enabling John Keells IT to deliver integrated end-to-end services and create greater value for our clients, our people, and our wider stakeholders.”


Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen, added, “JKIT brings deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of how technology can address complex business needs. This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver integrated solutions that connect business strategy with technology execution. JKIT’s capabilities complement our expanding consulting platform and enhance the value we can deliver to clients globally.”


Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world.


 


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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

AHS Properties to Launch USD 1.3 Billion AHS Twin Towers, a Grade A Commercial Office Building on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 27. October 2026


AHS Properties is set to launch AHS Twin Towers, its new commercial development on Sheikh Zayed Road, following the AED 1.1 billion acquisition of Shangri-La Dubai. The property will undergo a major transformation into a Grade A commercial destination.


Positioned on one of Dubai’s most prominent commercial corridors, AHS Twin Towers will introduce a new architectural identity for the property. The project has been designed by Gensler, an internationally recognised architecture and design firm, with interiors by AHS Atelier, the company’s in-house design studio, bringing a bespoke approach to materiality, detailing and craftsmanship throughout the development.


AHS Twin Towers will comprise ground floor plus 50. The development will offer flexible Grade A office environments supported by an integrated mix of business, wellness and lifestyle amenities. More than 30,000 sq. ft. will be dedicated to wellness and fitness, alongside over 12,000 sq. ft. of culinary experiences and more than 1,000 parking spaces. The wider offering will include an elevated dining destination, a private wellness sanctuary with a dedicated lap pool, executive business lounges and a landscaped rooftop sky garden.


Abbas Sajwani, Founder and CEO of AHS Properties, said: “AHS Twin Towers represents our next major step in Dubai’s commercial real estate market. Businesses in Dubai are expecting more from prime commercial real estate than ever before. Location will always remain fundamental, but today there is a much greater focus on design, amenities and the overall experience a building can offer. By transforming Shangri-La Dubai into AHS Twin Towers, we are bringing these elements together at one of Sheikh Zayed Road’s most established addresses. Our aim is to create a workplace that reflects how companies and their teams want to work today, and to set a new standard for the commercial assets Dubai’s next phase of growth will demand.”


AHS Twin Towers builds on the track record of AHS Tower, the company’s first Grade A commercial development, which sold out for more than USD 700 million during development.


ABOUT AHS PROPERTIES


AHS Properties is a Dubai-based luxury real estate developer founded in 2021 by Emirati entrepreneur Abbas Sajwani, specialising in residential and commercial properties across the UAE.


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Effort Inflation Puts Brand Loyalty at Risk, Netcracker/CSG Research Finds

  2027 State of the Customer Experience Report shows customers turn to third-party AI for help, while effective automation and human support strengthen loyalty


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netcracker/CSG® today released the 2027 State of the Customer Experience Report, which finds that “Effort Inflation,” the growing time, steps, and mental effort customers must use to engage with brands, is damaging trust and loyalty. The findings show that customers will stay with brands that make touchpoints faster and easier, ensure continuity across channels, and preserve access to human support when needed.


One consequence of Effort Inflation is the rise of a “shadow customer experience” layer, where customers turn to third-party AI assistants and personal agents to navigate brand interactions, pushing critical touchpoints out of the brand’s control. As more support journeys shift outside owned channels, brands risk losing visibility, context, and opportunities to build trust. This trend reinforces the need for connected, effortless experiences that maintain context across channels, resolve issues quickly, and strengthen loyalty.


Netcracker/CSG’s global survey of 1,800 digital citizens found that:


Customers are working harder to get help: 74% of consumers say resolving an issue with a brand takes as much or more effort than it did a year ago. One in five has recently given up on resolving a customer service issue because it took too much effort.

…and Effort Inflation damages loyalty: 86% say they’re likely to leave a brand when dealing with it takes too much work.

Ineffective chatbots and AI support put the burden on the customer: 81% say automated support takes more effort than traditional support. Forty percent say it has become more difficult to get chatbots to understand what they need, and 60% say that being routed to a chatbot feels like the brand doesn’t care about them.

…but effective AI can strengthen loyalty: 44% say they have stuck with a brand longer because its automated support effectively resolved a task.

Customers turn to third-party AI to avoid extra effort: 77% have used a third-party AI assistant to help resolve an issue with a brand, and one in four do so most or all of the time.

…and human support remains central to an effortless experience: Over half (52%) of customers who recently had an “effortless experience” say that talking to a human was part of what made it effortless. Yet 57% said reaching a live representative got more difficult this year.

“AI is only as good as the context behind it,” said Bob Titus, Chief Technology Officer at Netcracker Technology. “When customer data, interaction history, and workflows are scattered across systems, every new AI layer inherits those gaps and compounds the confusion. Our research shows that customers are running out of patience with repetitive, disconnected experiences, and they reward AI that actually gets things done. That makes connected context the deciding factor between the brands customers trust and the ones they abandon.”


Read the 2027 State of the Customer Experience Report to explore the full analysis and learn how brands can curb effort inflation, navigate shadow customer service, and balance human and AI experiences to win loyalty.


Methodology


Netcracker/CSG partnered with Wakefield Research to field a custom quantitative study of 1,800 “digital citizens”—people who have engaged with online services such as paying a bill online, using online customer support, making an online order, or using an online account. The study was fielded July 20–August 3, 2026, to respondents distributed across the regions of North America, Central & Latin America, and EMEA.


About Netcracker Technology/CSG


Netcracker/CSG, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, helps companies transform and grow by creating better customer experiences that make it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use, and pay for the services they value most. We combine complementary capabilities across AI-powered operations, customer engagement, monetization, billing, and payments. Our AI-enabled digital platforms and deep industry expertise help companies modernize operations, elevate customer experiences, optimize revenue, and accelerate growth. Together, these capabilities enable companies to build lasting customer loyalty at every interaction.


Visit netcracker.com and csgi.com to learn more.


 


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Cognite Spotlights UAE Industrial AI Momentum and Honors Regional Leaders at Impact World Tour Event in Abu Dhabi

 Regional leaders Borouge International, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Offshore, and ADNOC Upstream take center stage to showcase enterprise-scale achievements in Industrial AI


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognite, the recognized global leader in Industrial AI, today announced the regional winners of its AI Impact Awards. Representatives from honorees ADNOC Gas and ADNOC Upstream joined nearly 200 senior leaders from energy, gas, and petrochemical organizations across the region at the latest stop on Cognite’s 2026 Impact World Tour, which has already visited Houston, Oslo, Mumbai, and Tokyo, with more events scheduled through the end of the year.


Celebrating Regional Leadership: The AI Impact Awards


The AI Impact Awards Program celebrates achievements in AI-driven innovation, operational excellence, and the use of the Cognite Industrial AI and Data Platform to transform asset-heavy operations to be safer, more sustainable, and profitable. Cognite honors regional winners at World Tour events as part of the agenda’s focus on real-world achievement in Industrial AI. This year’s winners in the EMEA region include:


ADNOC Gas received the Impact Award for Enterprise Scale, recognizing the continued development and scaling of its Industrial Data Intelligence (IDI) platform to strengthen access to contextualized operational data and support the deployment of digital and AI-enabled solutions.

ADNOC Upstream received the Impact Award for Innovation in Production Optimization for its AiPSO project, which turns multi-source operational signals into a single, contextualized data foundation to optimize production workflows and resource efficiency in real time.

These winners join a distinguished group of past Impact Awards honorees that includes Cognite partners Microsoft, Radix, and Rockwell Automation; as well as Cognite customers Aker BP, Cosmo Energy, International Paper, SLB, and others.


Also On Hand: Industrial AI Innovators Sharing Their Expertise


The World Tour agenda featured customer perspectives from two organizations advancing the adoption of Industrial AI:


Borouge International - Ghalib Al Afifi, Senior Vice President, Global AI & Digital, shared how the global petrochemicals company is scaling AI across its global footprint through strategic partnerships and workforce capability building.

ADNOC Offshore - Dr. Slahadin Al Ashair, Project Manager, Intelligent Operations Centre, discussed how its Digital Factory uses Cognite to power more than 11 AI-enabled digital twins through a Reality-Based Prescriptive Analytics (RB-PdsM) approach he helped pioneer.

Deepening Cognite's Commitment to the UAE


The Abu Dhabi event builds on Cognite's continued investment in the region. Last year, the company incorporated a dedicated UAE entity, establishing a local hub for expertise, technology, and customer support. The move reflects Cognite's commitment to its growing customer base across the Middle East as the UAE positions itself as a global leader in applied AI.


"Customer innovation with Industrial AI and data is moving faster than ever, and value is being delivered at scale in more creative ways than we've ever seen," said Girish Rishi, CEO of Cognite. "The success we're celebrating in Abu Dhabi is a powerful example of what's possible when industrial leaders scale AI across their operations. Cognite remains committed to supporting the region's initiatives and helping them achieve true business impact."


About the 2026 Impact World Tour


The 2026 Impact World Tour is a global series of dynamic, one-day events designed for industrial leaders, data engineers, and ecosystem partners. Through interactive platform demonstrations, deep technical learning, and peer-led best practice discussions, attendees engage directly with Cognite experts and each other to build expertise in transforming complex data into production-ready AI solutions. The tour equips participants with the practical knowledge and connections necessary to drive real production efficiency and achieve transformative business impact.


About Cognite


Cognite makes AI work for industry. Leading energy, manufacturing, life sciences, and power and renewables enterprises choose Cognite to deliver secure, trustworthy, and real-time data to transform their asset-heavy operations to be safer, more sustainable, and profitable. Cognite provides a user-friendly, secure, and scalable industrial data & AI platform that makes it easy for all decision-makers, from the field to remote operations centers, to access and understand complex industrial data, collaborate in real time, and build a better tomorrow. Visit us at www.cognite.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.


 


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