A Month of Anticipation: 11.11 Kick Off, Apsara 2025 Wrap Up, New Dubai Data Center, Fliggy’s AskMe & More!
It’s been a dynamic month at Alibaba! From the kickoff of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 🛍️ and the wrap up of Apsara 2025 🚀, to expanding our cloud footprint with a second data center in Dubai 🌍 — innovation continues to lead the way.
Hear from the Founder and CEO of Vision Group on how AI is accelerating human centric solutions, and discover how AI is making waves in aquatics with World Aquatics 🏊♂️
Plus, see how Fliggy’s AskMe is redefining travel planning ✈️ and how our ESG initiatives are driving a greener future 🌱
Finally, meet our newest team members and feel the Alibaba spirit through their inspiring stories ✨
Explore the full roundup below!
Kicking off on October 15, 2025, this year’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival marks a significant milestone as Alibaba deploys generative AI at scale, transforming e-commerce for consumers and merchants. By enriching a product catalog of over two billion listings and integrating large language models into search and recommendations, Taobao and Tmall now offer more intuitive and personalized shopping experiences 🛍️
That's A Wrap for Apsara!
Apsara2025 showcased how full-stack AI and cloud are shaping the future 🌟From unveiling Qwen3 Max, our trillion-parameter flagship model, to the Qwen3 family models and a preview of Wan2.5, we are redefining innovation.
Watch the wrap-up video and join us in building a smarter, transformative future 🚀
Alibaba Cloud has launched its second data center in Dubai, marking a key milestone since entering the region in 2016 🚀 Part of Alibaba’s investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, the expansion strengthens their commitment to empowering regional businesses.
The new data center delivers advanced cloud-native and AI solutions, along with big data, database, elastic computing, and more, meeting the growing demand for cloud adoption. Enhanced resilience and disaster recovery capabilities will help enterprises thrive in a digital-first world 🌐
Human Centric Solutions & AI
AI is transforming human-centric solutions! 🌍 Hui Jie Lim, Founder and CEO of VisionGroup, shares how their partnership with Alibaba Cloud has accelerated global expansion and product localization. The company is leveraging the Qwen model to deliver personalized customer experiences and tailored personas 🔤
🎥 Watch the video and explore how VisionGroup is shaping the future of AI-driven innovation!
AI's Future Role in Aquatics!
Ever wondered how AI is changing the sports industry? 🏊 Hear from Luca Fasani, Director of Digital and Office Operations at World Aquatics, as he shares how AI can transform the future of aquatic sports, from helping event organizers and coaches gain data to supporting national federations with smarter tools 🤖
🎥 Watch how AI and sports innovation dive deeper together!
Let's Travel with AskMe!
Planning your next adventure? 🧳 Let Fliggy’s AskMe do the work! From tailoring itineraries and confirming travel dates to finding top attractions, Fliggy uses smart AI to build your perfect trip. It even helps with transport options, hotel recommendations, and travel tips, all in one place ✨ It’s like having a smart travel assistant in your pocket! ✈
Watch Sustainability in Action with Alibaba!
Discover how Alibaba is driving sustainable progress! 🌍 In our FY2025 ESG Report, we share the strides we're making to protect our planet—leveraging clean energy, reducing emissions, and building a greener future through innovation.
Watch the video to learn how we're working towards a more sustainable tomorrow! 💚
New Joiners Talk Joining Alibaba!
A big shoutout to our amazing new joiners, Coco, Joe, and Sewell! 🚀 We’re thrilled to have them as part of the team and can’t wait to see how they’ll shape the future with their passion and fresh ideas 💪✨
From the 11.11 Shopping Festival and new data centers to insightful interviews from multiple industries, there’s always something to anticipate at Alibaba 😉 Whether we’re collaborating with global tech pioneers or empowering rising talent across our teams, every moment at Alibaba is a step toward shaping the future.
We’re all about driving innovation while fostering a workplace that’s vibrant, inclusive, and empowering. Keep an eye out, there’s plenty more exciting news coming your way! 🔥
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