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Chinese automaker Chery plans to launch its first autonomous robotaxi services in the UAE in 2027. The rollout is part of a global expansion targeting increased overseas production and energy infrastructure development.
A high-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah visited Chinese manufacturer ARIDGE in Guangzhou to witness the rollout of the first flying car built for the UAE. The partnership aims to conduct demonstration flights and utilize the emirate's regulatory sandbox for autonomous airborne mobility testing.
Chinese and UAE officials met in Beijing on October 22, 2026, to align national development strategies and expand bilateral trade following $110 billion in non-oil trade in 2025. Meanwhile, Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed $14.2 billion into China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of 2026, led by Saudi Arabia and UAE funds.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, concluded a six-day visit to Guangdong and Fujian provinces in China to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities. During the tour, cooperation agreements were signed with Chinese firms including UBTECH Robotics and Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center. The Ruler also visited ARIDGE's manufacturing base and e-commerce firm Vipshop.
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