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IEA Projects UAE to Lead World in Per-Capita Solar Generation by 2031

The United Arab Emirates is projected to become the global leader in solar electricity generation per capita by 2031, exceeding 4,000 kilowatt-hours per person, according to the International Energy Agency's Renewables 2026 report. Total renewable energy capacity across the Middle East is expected to triple over the next six years, with Saudi Arabia expanding fivefold and the UAE ranking second in regional expansion. China will retain its position as the world's largest renewable energy market, with India advancing to second place.

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Oman and China Establish $800 Million Joint Fund Across Broad Cooperation Package

The Oman Investment Authority and China's Silk Road Fund have signed a preliminary term sheet to establish an $800 million joint investment fund. The initiative is part of a 23-agreement bilateral package signed during a state visit to Beijing. Other deals involve China Merchants Bank, IDG Capital, JD.com, Huawei, and industrial projects across logistics, artificial intelligence, and energy.

China–UAE News

Abu Dhabi 1.5 GW Al Ajban Solar Project Reaches Final Construction Stage

The 1.5-gigawatt Abu Dhabi PV3 Al Ajban solar power project has entered the final stages of construction and nears commercial grid connection. Led by PowerChina subsidiary Huadong Engineering, the 20-square-kilometer desert plant used Chinese automated installation robots. Once operational, it is expected to generate 4.4 billion kilowatt-hours annually, powering approximately 160,000 households.

China–UAE News

ADNOC Unveils $16.3 Billion Manufacturing Opportunities for Chinese Companies at CIIE

At the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company presented $16.3 billion in UAE manufacturing and investment opportunities. Accompanied by subsidiaries including Masdar and Borouge International, ADNOC highlighted partnerships with Chinese shipyards and contractors. The state energy group also announced updated supplier registration guidelines under its In-Country Value program.