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IRENA Chief in Abu Dhabi Highlights China’s Role in Global Energy Transition

In an interview in Abu Dhabi, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Francesco La Camera said China has made critical contributions to global energy transition and emissions reduction. He cited China's role in lowering the cost of solar panels, wind turbine components, and batteries through expanded manufacturing and technological advancement. La Camera also highlighted China's domestic photovoltaic expansion, which surpassed coal-fired capacity by the end of July.

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UAE Builds AI Capability Through Compute Infrastructure and Talent, Stanford Data Shows

The UAE is advancing its artificial intelligence sector through large-scale compute infrastructure and workforce training despite its smaller population compared to global superpowers. Abu Dhabi is developing the 1-gigawatt Stargate UAE computing cluster, while Stanford data recorded a 121 percent rise in the country's AI talent concentration between 2019 and 2025. The UAE federal government is also partnering with MBZUAI to provide agentic AI training across 80,000 public sector workers.

China–UAE News

Likang Life Sciences Targets Abu Dhabi for Cancer Immunotherapy Research and Expansion

Beijing-based Likang Life Sciences sponsored and exhibited at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, held from October 20 to 22 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The company shared plans to establish personalized cancer immunotherapy technologies and investigational therapies in the emirate. Co-founder and Vice Chairman Shannon Cheung met UAE leadership during the event.

China–UAE News

Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince Invites 12 Chinese Art Winners and Families

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, has invited 12 Chinese art competition winners and their families to visit the emirate. The students, aged 11 to 15, won the 'My Ras Al Khaimah – Where Mountains Meet the Sea' contest in Guangzhou. Their 12 winning paintings have been selected for inclusion in Ras Al Khaimah's official 2027 calendar.