Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
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.
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.
ADIPEC 2026 has opened at ADNEC under the theme 'Performance under pressure: Energy systems in a new era', bringing together 239,000 energy professionals and 2,250 exhibitors. The event highlights local manufacturing momentum following ADNOC's reaffirmation of Dhs200 billion in project awards and Dhs60 billion in local manufacturing opportunities. UAE-based Petro Middle East showcased joint industrial ventures with international partners, including Chinese firms CEPAI and Jereh.
Mannesmann Energy is advancing an agreement with ADNOC to upgrade existing facilities and increase capacity across its NEB CPP assets. The UAE-based company also plans to sign memoranda of understanding to become the exclusive local representative for Chinese equipment maker JINGBO and international tubular supplier PETROTEX Group. The partnerships were disclosed during ADIPEC 2026 by Chief Executive Officer Anas Aljuaidi.
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