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Baidu

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Baidu, a privately owned Chinese company founded in 2000, is primarily involved in software development. As of 2023, it employed approximately 26,120 people and generated revenue exceeding $1 billion. While best known as China's leading internet search engine, Baidu also focuses on several other technological areas, including artificial intelligence cloud services, video streaming, voice recognition, and autonomous driving technology. Its headquarters are located in China.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2000

Headcount

26,119

Headquarters

China

Primary Segment

Software Development

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Baidu received a business offer from its CEO and the CEO of Qiyi.com Inc. Skadden advised Baidu on a CNY4.4 billion Regulation S senior notes offering. Baidu shares increased significantly in Hong Kong due to growing optimism surrounding its AI chip potential. On an unspecified Wednesday, Baidu's stock jumped over 19% following an initiative to expand its AI business. The provided text also mentions Alibaba Group Holding's investment in the robotaxi market, but this is unrelated to Baidu's activities.

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Jan

19th

2026

12:16

Partnerships and Alliances

Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo commence autonomous ride-hailing service on Yas Island, UAE

Jan 19, 2026 Baidu ADAS Autonomous Parts & Suppliers New products & technologies Business strategies On January 16, Baidu, Inc. announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate.

Jan

19th

2026

11:48

Business Expansion

Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Goes Live in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has officially entered the era of fully autonomous mobility, with Baidu’s Apollo Go and K2’s AutoGo launching a commercial driverless ride-hailing service in the emirate. The service is now live on Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah and Saadiyat Islands in the coming months.

Indian Autos Blog

Jan

19th

2026

09:34

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech

Baidu and AutoGo Launch Fully Driverless Commercial Operations in Abu Dhabi, Plan to Gradually Expand to More Regions

[Translated] Date: January 19, 2026, 4:33 PM[Financial News Agency] On January 19, Baidu announced that its autonomous driving mobility service platform, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading local autonomous driving mobility company in the UAE under the K2 Group, have officially launched fully driverless commercial operations for the public in Abu Dhabi.

Jan

19th

2026

03:02

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Baidu’s ERNIE Begins Testing Multi-Agent Group Chat, to Roll Out Gradually in Late January

Baidu has begun testing a multi-agent group chat feature in ERNIE App, signaling a shift from one-on-one AI assistants to collaborative AI participants,...

Jan

19th

2026

01:30

New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence

Baidu Stock Pops as Abu Dhabi Robotaxi Launch Just Reignites AI Bull Case

Baidu (BIDU) (HK:9888) moved higher on Monday after the company announced that its Apollo Go robotaxi service has officially begun commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. The launch marks a big step in Baidu’s global expansion of autonomous driving technology.

Jan

18th

2026

09:22

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech

Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi

Having secured the fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025, the partners have launched fully autonomous ride-hailing service via the AutoGo app. Initial operations cover Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands.

Jan

18th

2026

05:44

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech

Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News: Baidu, PlusAI, Tesla, Waymo, Mercedes, STEER , TIER IV, AEye, Vueron, WeRide, ADRO, NODAR, Pronto & Aeva.

In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Baidu, PlusAI, Tesla, Waymo, Mercedes, STEER , TIER IV, AEye, Vueron, WeRide, ADRO, NODAR, Pronto and Aeva. Baidu’s Apollo Go Goes in Abu Dhabi Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing unit, Apollo Go, has officially launched a fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi in partnership with UAE-based AutoGo, marking a major milestone for autonomous driving in the Middle East.

AUTO Connected Car News

Jan

18th

2026

00:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Self-driving car trials could prompt protests across UK despite being 'safer than a human driver'

Protests could soon be seen in the UK following the introduction of self-driving vehicle trials across the UK, following growing concerns about the technology in the United States. Over the coming year, Britons will start to see autonomous vehicles driving as part of ride-sharing trials from brands like Waymo, Uber, Lyft, Wayve and Oxa.

Jan

17th

2026

18:30

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech

Bank Hapoalim BM Trims Stake in Baidu, Inc. $BIDU

Bank Hapoalim BM lessened its position in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU – Free Report) by 19.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 34,744 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 8,225 shares during the quarter.

Defense World Net

Jan

17th

2026

13:44

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech

Baidu’s Apollo Go and K2’s AutoGo Commence Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI , UAE , Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate.

Jan

17th

2026

12:53

Baidu Robotaxi Launches Fully Unmanned Driving Service Overseas for the First Time, Residents of Abu Dhabi Can Experience It

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Jan

17th

2026

12:32

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech

Baidu's Apollo Go Lands in Abu Dhabi, Launching Overseas Fully Unmanned Commercial Operations

[Translated] IT Home, January 17th news, today, Baidu's Apollo Go, in collaboration with the UAE autonomous driving travel company AutoGo, jointly announced the official launch of fully unmanned commercial operations for the public in Abu Dhabi.

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