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UAE Explores Robotics Partnerships at China International Industry Fair 2026

A UAE delegation concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai, focusing on automation and smart manufacturing. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Emirati officials met with Chinese robotics leaders to discuss pilot projects and supply-chain localization. The discussions aim to support the domestic Factory Forward UAE initiative.

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A UAE delegation has concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai, with discussions focused on industrial technology, smart manufacturing, and automation, according to Fast Company Middle East.

The delegation was led by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), alongside officials from Mubadala, EDGE Group, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), and Emirates Global Aluminium.

Emirati officials held bilateral meetings with Chinese smart manufacturing and robotics companies, including HIKROBOT, ESTUN, HollySys, Inovance, COMAC, and SEVNCE Robotics. The talks focused on exploring pilot projects, industrial assembly, maintenance networks, and supply-chain localization within UAE industrial zones.

MoIAT stated that the partnerships are intended to support the Factory Forward UAE initiative, which aims to transition domestic manufacturing facilities toward smart operations.

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