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China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, according to Ministry of Commerce data. The UAE served as the top regional recipient in the Middle East, attracting $2.6 billion in net direct investment. Total Chinese direct investment stock in the UAE expanded to $12.47 billion, led by logistics, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.
ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi will host a record 353 Asian companies and six national pavilions, including China. Chinese participants include Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, and battery manufacturer CATL, alongside ZhenHua Oil Chairman Wang Yuetao as a confirmed speaker.
Freelander, an automotive venture formed by China's Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, held its global premiere in Abu Dhabi. The UAE serves as the brand's first international market outside China. The venture plans to expand to Australia and New Zealand in 2027.
BYD presented its largest commercial electric vehicle range to date at the IAA Transportation 2026 show in Hannover, spanning from 3.5-tonne delivery vans to 44-tonne heavy-duty trucks. The flagship ETT 44 electric tractor features roughly 1,000 hp, a 651 kWh Blade Battery, 600 km of range, and 1.5 MW ultra-fast charging. While launched for Europe, industry observers note the lineup signals potential technology transfers to UAE and Gulf commercial logistics fleets.
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