UAE Firms and CEEC Finalize Major Deals at Shanghai Import Expo

Emirati enterprises exhibited agricultural goods and advanced robotics at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, while China Energy Engineering Corporation finalized a $1.627 billion equipment procurement deal with Siemens. The agreement supplies three heavy-duty gas turbines for Abu Dhabi's 2,600 MW Tejila C power project.

Published November 10, 2026 Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

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Emirati businesses showcased specialty agricultural products and advanced technology solutions at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on November 9, 2026. Al Ain Farms Group announced direct expansion initiatives into the Chinese consumer market for its Camelait brand, with CEO Hassan Safi highlighting Chinese interest in camel milk nutrition. UAE artificial intelligence firm Sindan displayed an autonomous lunar rover developed with Khalifa University, while Masdar City Free Zone promoted its presence across Chinese hubs including Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Suzhou.

Alongside corporate showcases, the trade delegation of China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) concluded an international procurement contract valued at $1.627 billion. Under the agreement, CEEC will purchase three Siemens SGT5-9000HL heavy-duty gas turbines for installation at the 2,600 MW Tejila C peak-shaving power station in Abu Dhabi.

The Tejila C facility is planned as a dual-fuel combined cycle plant supported by photovoltaic installations to manage load fluctuations. The overarching $1.687 billion EPC contract was awarded to a CEEC consortium in June 2026, covering design, supply, construction, installation, commissioning, and warranty maintenance, with commercial operations slated for 2029.

This project represents the first deployment of HL-class gas turbines in the UAE. The gas and steam turbines are being manufactured in Berlin and Mühlheim, Germany, while the generators will be manufactured in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States.