UAE AI Experts Embark on Five-Day Study Visit to China

A delegation of 16 Emirati artificial intelligence experts from the UAE National Experts Programme is visiting Beijing and Shanghai from October 12 to 16, 2026. The visit focuses on AI governance, smart nation systems, and digital government. The group will meet with major Chinese research bodies and technology firms to examine commercial deployment and research translation.

Published October 11, 2026 Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

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The UAE National Experts Programme Artificial Intelligence Track (NEP-AI) has announced a five-day international study tour featuring 16 Emirati AI specialists to Beijing and Shanghai from October 12 to 16, 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

Operating under the theme 'AI Governance, Smart Nation Systems and Digital Government,' the mission examines how China translates advanced research into commercial applications, entrepreneurship, and public sector integration.

The visiting group is accompanied by six NEP alumni and Fellows. The delegation plans to hold discussions with Chinese research organisations and technology enterprises, including Zhipu.ai, ByteDance, AgiBot, Agentrix, and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT).

WAM reported that the initiative aims to enhance cross-border cooperation in the areas of foundational AI models, enterprise solutions, and robotics.