Follow the trade, investment and partnerships bringing China and the UAE closer together.
ADIPEC 2026 opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering roughly 2,250 exhibitors and 239,000 industry professionals. The event highlighted ADNOC's Dhs60 billion local manufacturing plan alongside joint ventures between UAE firm Petro Middle East and Chinese manufacturers including CEPAI and Jereh.
Power Construction Corporation of China is completing engineering, procurement, and construction works on the 1.5-gigawatt Abu Dhabi PV3 Al Ajban solar project. The facility spans approximately 20 square kilometers in northeastern Abu Dhabi and utilizes automated Chinese-made installation robots. Once operational, it is expected to generate 4.4 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
Chinese engineering contractors have expanded their presence across clean energy developments in the UAE, as highlighted during ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi. Projects include PowerChina's 1.5-gigawatt Al Ajban solar plant and an integrated 2.1-gigawatt PV project with 7.75 gigawatt-hours of battery storage. In addition, DEWA International and Shanghai Electric signed an MoU to explore global energy, water, and green hydrogen investments.
UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a high-level delegation to Guangdong Province, inaugurating RAK International (Guangzhou) LLC. The new consultancy serves as a permanent business gateway to connect Chinese investors with corporate opportunities in the emirate. During the RAK-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, the delegation signed several MoUs focusing on manufacturing, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.
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