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UAE Delegation Concludes Five-Day China Visit to Expand Energy and Tech Partnerships

A UAE delegation led by Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Undersecretary Eng. Sharif Al Olama concluded a five-day visit to China on October 19, 2026. The visit included representatives from Mubadala, ADIO, and AD Ports Group, focusing on energy, technology transfer, and logistics. Discussions covered clean energy, hydrogen, nuclear power, smart mobility, and a site visit to Shanghai's automated Yangshan Port.

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A United Arab Emirates delegation led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, concluded a five-day working visit to China on October 19, 2026.

The delegation included senior executives from Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and AD Ports Group. Bilateral discussions with Chinese corporate leaders focused on expanding commercial cooperation in clean energy, hydrogen, energy storage systems, nuclear power, and smart mobility.

During the visit, Al Olama chaired an executive roundtable in Shanghai to evaluate joint venture projects, technology transfer, and opportunities to attract Chinese industrial investment to the UAE.

The delegates also toured the Yangshan Port Phase IV automated terminal in Shanghai to examine digital logistics and autonomous cargo systems for future infrastructure collaboration.

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