Terminus Group and Expo City Dubai share green and smart cooperative practice at Dubai Business Forum – China

Aug 21, 2024, Beijing - Dubai Business Forum – China was held in Beijing recently. H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the UAE to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers,  Abdulla Al Hashmi, COO of Parks & Zones of DP World GCC, Stephen Moss, Regional CEO Middle East North Africa and Türkiye of HSBC, Abdullah Belhoul, CEO of TECOM, and other senior officials, business leaders, innovators, and academics attended the event. Dr. Ling Shao, Chief Scientist of Terminus Group and President of Terminus International, was invited to discuss with Manal Al Bayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai, on the session of Green Tech: Cultivating Sustainable Growth, shared perspectives on global digital economy cooperation, AI, and green tech development at the Forum.

Dr. Ling Shao, Chief Scientist of Terminus Group and President of Terminus International (R) and Manal Al Bayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai (M), were invited to attend the Dubai Business Forum - China

As this year marks the 40th anniversary of China-UAE diplomatic relations, the Dubai Business Forum – China expected to stimulate bilateral strategic economic partnerships, discuss global emerging trends, and explore new horizons for business, trade, and investments between Dubai and promising markets around the world. Under the theme of ‘China, Dubai and Beyond: Igniting Global Trade and Investment,’ the event focused on key sectors, including the digital economy, green tech, artificial intelligence, healthcare, renewable energy, finance, e-commerce, and tourism and travel.

According to Dr. Ling Shao, Dubai is a vital hub for business cooperation and expansion in both regional and global markets due to its strong competitive advantages and attractive investment environment. As the leader and pioneer in China’s public realm AIoT industry, Terminus Group (short for Terminus) was the only Official Premier Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai from China, provided more than 150 AIoT-enabled smart robots, including the mascot Opti, and brought smart, green, and mobility solutions to the six-month event, serving nearly 30 million international visits and more than 100 national leaders. With the successful collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai, Terminus had became the first 'anchor tenants' in its legacy Expo City Dubai.

Earlier this year, Terminus established its international headquarters in the center of Expo City Dubai in UAE, to further promote sustainable and innovative development with global partners. 

Dr. Ling Shao, Chief Scientist of Terminus Group and President of Terminus International, shared his perspectives with audiences at the Dubai Business Forum - China

Manal Al Bayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai, expressed that Expo City is proud to build on and contribute to the UAE’s strong relations with China, with its sustainability- and innovation-focused free zone offering opportunities for Chinese businesses looking to establish themselves and grow in the region. “We were pleased to take part in the Dubai Business Forum to discuss bolstering cooperation and exchange of innovation between China and UAE. Expo City Dubai is a catalyst for innovation, a testbed for new technologies and a platform for groundbreaking ideas and transformative concepts. As one of our key anchor tenants, Terminus shares our commitment for collaborative advancement in green tech in the region, and we look forward to supporting their growth at Expo City, towards innovative technological solutions that are human-centric and are reshaping future sustainable cities.”

Manal Al Bayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai, shared her perspectives with audiences at the Dubai Business Forum - China

Dr. Ling Shao further expressed that in terms of technology, AI, especially generative AI, is booming currently, and can be transferred and commercialized in Dubai, UAE, for smart upgrades and sustainable management. Starting in Dubai, Terminus has heavily facilitated the implementation and commercialization of green and smart technological solutions in the Middle East by its AI and IoT integrated technologies, LLMs, robotics, and AI CITY solutions. Terminus joined hands with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai to promote AIoT-based smart and robotics solutions for safety management. The company collaborated with Emirates to provide a mobile self check-in solution for global travelers. Terminus cooperated with Talabat Group to jointly solve the "last mile" of food delivery by its smart robots. The company and Injazat had reached a strategic partnership on sustainable digital transformation. Terminus also having set new relationships in the MENA region, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe, and implemented over nine thousand projects in more than one thousand cities across the globe, enabling green and digital economic development internationally and improving the well-being of mankind. 

Dr. Ling Shao, Chief Scientist of Terminus Group and President of Terminus International (L) met with Manal Al Bayat, Chief Engagement Officer of Expo City Dubai (R) at the Dubai Business Forum - China

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, believed that Dubai has a strength in providing a favorable business environment, and stressed that technology will play an increasingly important role in economic growth and cooperation. Dubai Chamber will serve as a connected hub to help global partners, including Terminus and Expo City Dubai, cultivate and scale up business cooperation and make long-standing growing relationship in the region to create a more innovative, inclusive, and incentive environment.

In November 2023, Dubai Chambers organized the first edition of the Dubai Business Forum with the participation of more than 2,000 decision-makers, business leaders, investors, and economic experts from around the world.