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XPeng Launches Range-Extender Flagship SUVs Across 11 Middle Eastern and African Markets

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has officially launched its GX and G9L extended-range flagship SUVs for pre-order across 11 Middle Eastern and African countries following a launch event in Dubai. In the UAE, the six-seat GX Flagship Edition is priced at AED 299,000, while the G9L carries a starting pre-sale price of AED 259,000. XPeng reported that the GX had gathered over 4,000 pre-orders across the region ahead of initial deliveries, including 800 in the UAE.

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BYD Deploys Integrated Solar, Storage, and Robotic Charging System in Abu Dhabi

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has introduced an integrated charging facility in the Abu Dhabi desert combining solar, storage, and robotic charging. The company reports the setup can charge an electric vehicle from 10% to 70% in five minutes. Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed this marks the global debut of the integrated technology.

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Covestro and Majority Owner ADNOC Highlight China Expansion at CIIE in Shanghai

Materials producer Covestro exhibited alongside its majority shareholder, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The company highlighted ongoing expansion in local research, development, and industrial investments focused on electric vehicles and sustainable construction. Covestro also unveiled specialized insulation boards designed to comply with Shanghai green building standards as it marked 25 years of manufacturing in China.

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CEEC Finalizes $1.627 Billion Procurement for Abu Dhabi Power Station at CIIE

At the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China Energy Engineering Corporation finalized a $1.627 billion procurement order for equipment at Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station. The wider project involves a $1.687 billion EPC contract awarded to a CEEC consortium ahead of operations in 2029. UAE entities also showcased consumer, technological, and free zone initiatives targeting the Chinese market.