<p>Jordan has unveiled a state-of-the-art air cargo hub at Queen Alia International Airport, China’s WeRide has launched its first fully driverless Robotaxi trial in Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia’s PIF has announced a $170 billion investment push into Europe by 2030.</p>

From Robotaxis to a high-tech cargo hub: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East

Jordan has unveiled a state-of-the-art air cargo hub at Queen Alia International Airport, China’s WeRide has launched its first fully driverless Robotaxi trial in Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia’s PIF has announced a $170 billion investment push into Europe by 2030.

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