The 28th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026) concluded in Dubai, hosting 3,000 companies from 60 countries and 13 national pavilions, including China. The event coincided with the UAE recording AED 1.937 trillion in non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026, during which China maintained its position as the UAE's largest trade partner.
XPeng Founder and CEO He Xiaopeng announced that the first Aridge Land Aircraft Carrier flying car handed over to UAE partners will soon begin test flights in the country's regulatory pilot zone. The announcement followed a visit to the company's Guangzhou factory by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. While He did not specify a date, Aridge's finance chief previously indicated testing could start in early 2027.
A three-month international initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Interior has identified over $39 billion in fraud-linked funds and cryptocurrency across 30 participating countries, including China. Operation Confrontation Ghost brought together law enforcement, INTERPOL, and 13 major private tech companies, resulting in more than 960 arrests and the raiding of 29 scam centers.
Dubai CommerCity has formed a strategic collaboration with Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited to promote cross-border technology expansion. The agreement facilitates UAE-based businesses entering the Chinese market via Hong Kong while assisting Hong Kong technology firms in establishing operations in Dubai.
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