At the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) finalized a $1.627 billion procurement contract for power generation equipment destined for Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station. The transaction provides three heavy-duty gas turbines as part of an overall $1.687 billion EPC contract awarded to a CEEC consortium for the 2,600 MW project, which is scheduled to commence operations in 2029.
Simultaneously in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and China EV100 launched the inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The three-day conference at Dubai World Trade Centre runs through November 12 under the theme "Driving a Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future."
More than 300 local and international organisations and approximately 120 speakers from the transport, technology, and energy sectors are taking part in EV World 2026. Exhibits include electric vehicles, smart charging infrastructure, autonomous transport, air mobility, dual road-air vehicles, and autonomous robotics.
During an exhibition tour, RTA Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors Mattar Al Tayer reviewed technologies presented by participating entities. The RTA showcased its own smart projects, including electric buses, electric motorcycles, battery-swapping stations, electric abras, and autonomous taxis.
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- UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN) · 2026-11-10
