Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi concluded visits to industrial and technology firms across China's Guangdong and Fujian provinces. The trip resulted in strategic agreements with UBTECH Robotics and the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center, alongside site visits to inspect low-altitude mobility manufacturing.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery have revealed the international five-seat Freelander 8, establishing Freelander as an independent premium SUV brand. The UAE is scheduled to become its first overseas market in early 2027 through distributors Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors. The model debuted at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in China alongside regional distribution deals for Bahrain and Oman.
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses organized a mission to Hong Kong for 15 leaders and senior representatives of Dubai-based family enterprises. The initiative focused on family business governance, sustainability, succession planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Participants visited prominent Hong Kong institutions including the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, Kee Wah Group, and Luen Thai.
Chinese automaker Chery aims to have more than half of its export vehicles manufactured outside China by the end of this year, rising to 70% by 2030. The localization drive was outlined by Executive Vice President Zhang Guibing alongside planned infrastructure investments in Europe and Asia. Chery also announced plans to launch its first autonomous taxi service in the UAE next year.
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