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Flying Car Air Module Rolls Off Assembly Line for UAE Regulatory Sandbox

ARIDGE has rolled off its first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module at its Guangzhou factory for the UAE's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the unveiling ceremony alongside ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli.

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Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the UAE Supreme Council, led a delegation on October 20, 2026, to inspect the flying car mass-production factory of ARIDGE in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

During the visit, Sheikh Saud and ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli unveiled the first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module specifically designated for the UAE's advanced air mobility (AAM) regulatory sandbox. Xinhua reported that the roll-off represents a key milestone in the partnership between ARIDGE and the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority.

Separately, DEWA International, the global project development division of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, announced four memoranda of understanding on October 20, 2026. The entity partnered with China Energy International Group to pursue joint project development alongside engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) opportunities across regional and international power, water, and infrastructure initiatives.

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Baidu Deploys Apollo Go Driverless Taxis in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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