Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Auto confirmed that its premium new energy vehicle brand, LEPAS, is preparing to enter the Middle East market in November 2026. The move follows the completion of the LEPAS L6 EV global drive during the Chery International User Summit. The commercial rollout will utilize an international network of more than 500 sales and service centers.
Spy photographs published by Autohome have revealed the front end of BYD Yangwang's upcoming flagship sedan, internally codenamed HU, ahead of its debut in the UAE. Yangwang Sales Division General Manager Hu Xiaoqing confirmed the UAE appearance on October 21, though an exact date and venue remain unannounced. The vehicle features an estimated length of 5,500 mm, coach doors, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor.
According to the ATM Travel Trends Report 2026 by ICCA and Tourism Economics, Chinese leisure nights in the Middle East are projected to rise 160% between 2025 and 2030. In business travel, visits from China are forecast to grow by 99%, leading all major source markets. The study also notes that Chinese visitors spend more than twice as much per night as the typical traveler to the region.
The 2026 West Bund International Tech Consumer Carnival opened in Shanghai on October 22, featuring AI consumer products from over 400 global tech brands. Exhibitors included Ningbo-based Mamibao, whose smart baby crib is sold in mainland China and Dubai, as well as E3A Healthcare and SenseTime. Official data revealed that retail sales of smart wearables in China grew by more than 70% year on year during the first nine months of 2026.
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