TELECOMS-

Du launches Middle East’s first-ever 5G-A network: State-owned telecom giant du has deployed 5G-Advanced (5G-A) on its live network in partnership with Huawei, making the UAE the first country in the region to launch the next-gen capacity, according to a press release.

The upgrade will deliver up to 33% faster average data speed — with a peak data speed of about 5.4 Gbps — as well as stronger coverage, lower latency, and reduced power consumption. The deployment also features the world’s first dual-band active antenna unit to support massive IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart city infrastructure.

EVs-

India’s Omega Seki to open EV plant in Jafza: Indian electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Omega Seki Mobility (OSM) is setting up its first international EV assembly facility in Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza), with plans to invest AED 92 mn over the next five years for global expansion, according to a pressrelease. The plant — spanning 42k sq ft — will produce electric two- and three-wheelers for export to Middle Eastern and African markets, creating over 100 jobs in its first phase.

ENERGY-

Sabson Energy acquires Bangladeshi power plant: Dhaka-based power generation company SummitPowerInternational signed an agreement to sell and re-export its 102 MW Narayanganj Unit I power plant to Dubai-based Sabson Energy, according to a bourse filing (pdf).

BACKGROUND- Commissioned in April 2011, the plant supplied electricity to the Bangladesh Power Development Board until March 2024. With no further scope for contract renewal, Summit’s board approved the transaction after negotiations with interested buyers.

LOGISTICS-

Dubai-based logistics firm Al Sharqi Shipping is expanding to Kenya and Uganda, with the support of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s Kenyan office, according to the Dubai Media Office. The firm will extend supply chain, freight forwarding, and cargo consolidation services, while expanding its offerings — from customs clearance to investing in local trucking infrastructure — across African markets.

AI-

Adnoc awards USD 95 mn AI HSE project to AIQ, Presight, and e&: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) Group facilities awarded AIQ, its JV with Presight, alongside Presight and e& UAE, a USD 95 mn contract to deploy AI-powered health, safety, and environment (HSE) applications across its facilities, according to a statement. The system will use computer vision, predictive analytics, and centralized reporting to enable real-time monitoring, proactive risk management, and faster incident response, aiming to improve operational safety and efficiency across Adnoc’s energy sector sites.

REMEMBER- Adnoc is already working closely with AIQ to deploy AI across its supply chain, with a USD 340 mn agreement inked earlier this year. The three-year partnership will see its agentic AI solution EnergyAi rolled out across Adnoc’s upstream operations, and will include seismic analysis, geological modeling and real-time process monitoring, to expedite business processes.

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