**July 11, 2025, 9:00 AM GST**
Zayd Al-Maktoum stood in the sleek lounge of his palace penthouse, Dubai's skyline a dazzling tapestry of steel and ambition under the morning sun. The city thrummed with life—Aston Martins growled through Sheikh Zayed Road, drones zipped with VIP packages, and the Burj Al Arab shimmered like a beacon of opulence. Eight days into his rebirth from Zhang Wei, a noodle-delivery nobody, to a Dubai prince, Zayd had a $150,000 stake in *GreenCycleAI*, a Smart Water Bottle flooding global markets, a Smart Irrigation System greening deserts, a Solar-Powered Delivery Drone conquering dunes, a Holographic Retail Kiosk revolutionizing malls, a Quantum Data Storage securing his empire, and a Neural Traffic System blueprint ready to streamline cities. But his cousin Khalid's schemes were as persistent as a desert scorpion, and the [Infinite Tycoon System]'s latest quest was pushing Zayd to shine on a global stage.
*Ding!* The holographic smartphone flared to life, its glow clashing with the sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The system's voice, slick as a tech expo MC, buzzed in Zayd's head: *"New Quest: Expand OasisTech to a global expo by July 18, 2025, 12:00 PM GST. Reward: Blueprint for Autonomous Construction Bot (AI-driven, builds 50% faster, eco-friendly materials). Penalty: You host a Bedouin cooking class for tourists at the Dubai Global Village, and those spices will haunt you, host. Time left: 7 days, 3 hours. Step one: Secure a headline spot at the World Future Tech Expo in Singapore on July 15, 3:00 PM SGT (11:00 AM GST). Alert: Khalid's pitching a rival system to expo organizers, claiming your tech's overrated."*
Zayd's grip tightened on his glass of saffron-infused qahwa. "A cooking class? I'd rather grill falcons in a sandstorm."
*"Focus, host,"* the system quipped. *"The Singapore expo's a global stage—50,000 attendees, 200 countries. Your kiosks hit 15,000 units sold, and #OasisTechRetail's at 4M posts. The Smart Water Bottle's at 40,000 units, Smart Irrigation's at 7,000 preorders, and Masdar's pilot saved 68% water. But Khalid's meeting expo organizers today, 4:00 PM GST, to push his knockoff. Neutralize him."*
Zayd smirked. The Smart Water Bottle was a global titan—hospitals in Oman and fitness apps in Berlin integrated its health tracking, with #HydrateLikeAPrince at 15M posts. The Smart Irrigation System was thriving, with 1,000 hectares irrigated in Saudi's Al-Ahsa project and a UN demo set for July 20. The Solar-Powered Delivery Drone delivered 300 kits to UAE farms, the Holographic Retail Kiosk had contracts in Sydney malls, and the Quantum Data Storage secured *OasisTech*'s servers, with tech forums calling it "unhackable." The Neural Traffic System was being tested for Masdar's roads, cutting congestion by 35%. The world was devouring his tech, but Khalid's rival pitch could dim *OasisTech*'s expo spotlight. Zayd called Noura, his PR maven, as he slid into his Maserati GranTurismo (password: *DesertStar77*). "Noura, Khalid's trashing *OasisTech* to Singapore organizers. Can you counter?"
Noura's voice sparkled with mischief. "On it, boss. I'll drop a teaser at 3:00 PM today—farmers and mall-goers praising *OasisTech*, plus a meme of Khalid's 'system' as a toy tractor. I'll tag expo VIPs. Want a drone light show for Singapore?" Zayd grinned. "Make it outshine Marina Bay Sands."
**July 11, 2025, 11:30 AM GST**
Zayd rallied his *OasisTech* team—Fatima, Hassan, and Noura—at the Dubai Tech Hub to prep the expo pitch. Fatima had linked the Smart Irrigation System to Singapore's urban farming grids, optimizing water for high-rise gardens. Hassan upgraded the Solar-Powered Delivery Drone to carry 120kg, syncing with the Neural Traffic System for city navigation. The Financial Trend Predictor (Level 1) flagged a 60% surge in global smart tech expos, with Singapore seeking sustainable solutions. Zayd tested the Holographic Retail Kiosk, now selling 18,000 units globally, with a new feature: AR try-ons for irrigation kits. "This'll wow Singapore," he said. Noura nodded. "I'll set up a mega-kiosk at the expo."
**July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM GST**
Noura's teaser video hit X, showing UAE farmers and Dubai shoppers raving about *OasisTech*'s irrigation and kiosks, with a toy tractor labeled "Khalid's Tech" sparking laughs. #WaterTheFuture hit 3M posts, and the Smart Water Bottle's buzz—45,000 units sold, with a Malaysian marathon partnering—fueled the hype. But Amira, Zayd's lawyer, texted: Khalid had bribed an expo consultant to leak a report, due July 14, 9:00 AM SGT (5:00 AM GST), claiming *OasisTech*'s drones lag in humid climates.
**July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM GST**
Zayd flew to Singapore on a private jet, landing at Changi Airport by 4:00 PM SGT (12:00 PM GST). He sent Amira's drone test data (from Chapter 7) and pipe sabotage footage (from Chapter 3) to the expo's director, with a note: "Verify our performance." By 6:00 PM SGT, the consultant retracted, citing "inaccurate metrics," spooked by Amira's legal threat. Zayd prepped with his team at Marina Bay Sands, where the expo would unfold.
**July 15, 2025, 3:00 PM SGT (11:00 AM GST)**
The World Future Tech Expo was a tech utopia—booths showcased AI surgeons, VR cities, and robot chefs. Zayd's *OasisTech* pavilion dominated, with a giant Holographic Retail Kiosk and a live irrigation demo: a rooftop garden watered via app. Zayd, in a tailored thobe with sapphire cufflinks, pitched to a global audience, including Singapore's Minister of Sustainability, Ms. Li Wei. Khalid lurked in the crowd, smirking.
Zayd began: "Minister Li, *OasisTech*'s Smart Irrigation System saves 70% water, boosts urban farms, and syncs with smart cities. Our drones deliver in 12 minutes, and our kiosks redefine retail." Hassan flew a drone, dropping a kit onto the garden. Fatima demoed the irrigation, with AR visuals showing yield gains. Noura's kiosk let attendees "try" products, and drones outside lit up Marina Bay with *OasisTech: Greening the Globe*. The crowd roared, but Khalid interjected: "Your drones crash in humidity." Zayd grinned. "Tested in 90% humidity—zero failures. Unlike your 'tractor,' Khalid." The audience laughed, and Khalid's smirk faded.
Ms. Li nodded. "We'll feature *OasisTech* as our expo headliner, with a $50M partnership for Singapore's smart farms." Zayd countered, "$40M, and we co-brand." Deal sealed.
**July 16–17, 2025**
The expo deal sparked a global frenzy—CNN ran "Prince Zayd's *OasisTech* Steals Singapore Expo," and tech forums predicted a smart city boom. The Smart Irrigation System's pilot launched in Singapore, irrigating 200 hectares, with UN praise. The Smart Water Bottle hit 50,000 units sold, with hospitals in Japan adopting it. The Holographic Retail Kiosk drew contracts from Dubai and Seoul, the Solar-Powered Delivery Drone's 200-unit order from Saudi went viral, and the Quantum Data Storage secured expo data, ensuring global tech digestion.
**July 18, 2025, 11:00 AM GST**
The Singapore pilot launched, with *OasisTech* headlining. *Ding!* The system flashed: *"Quest Complete! Blueprint downloading… Autonomous Construction Bot acquired. Bonus: +1,100 Tycoon Points for outshining Khalid. New Quest: Scale OasisTech to a European market by July 26, 2025, 12:00 PM GST. Reward: Blueprint for Nano-Fabricator. Penalty: You host a camel yoga session for tourists."*
Zayd high-fived his team in Singapore. "We're not just greening farms—we're building empires." Fatima smirked. "My AI better get funding." Hassan added, "And my drones." Noura tweeted: *OasisTech owns Singapore. Europe next. #WaterTheFuture*
**July 18, 2025, 12:00 PM GST**
Flying back to Dubai, Zayd eyed the clouds, a canvas for his vision. The Autonomous Construction Bot—AI-driven, eco-friendly—could build *OasisTech* factories faster. But Amira texted: "Khalid's pitching a rival to European investors." Zayd wasn't Zhang Wei, dodging rain for tips. He was Prince Zayd, with a team, a global expo win, and a system turning sand into tech.
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