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Dubai Opens EV World 2026 Featuring Chinese Carmakers and Bilateral Forum

The inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre, co-organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and China EV100. Over 300 regional and international organisations and approximately 120 speakers are attending. The program features major Chinese EV brands and the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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The inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) officially opened on November 10, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Co-organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and non-governmental Chinese industry association China EV100, the event runs until November 12 under the theme 'Driving a Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future'.

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), more than 300 regional and international organizations and roughly 120 expert speakers gathered to present advances in smart mobility and charging infrastructure.

Major Chinese electric mobility brands including BYD, XPENG, Zeekr, Xiaomi, and WeRide are exhibiting at the event alongside UAE entities such as Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Al-Futtaim Group.

The event program also incorporates the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum, which is dedicated to advancing bilateral commercial partnerships in green mobility.

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