Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, signed an official friendship agreement with China's Fujian Province on October 23, 2026, in Fuzhou. The agreement establishes a bilateral framework targeting port logistics, green supply chains, and building materials. The ceremony concluded a week-long delegation visit to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Fuzhou.
A delegation of artificial intelligence specialists from the UAE National Experts Program toured Beijing and Shanghai to study advanced technology integration. The mission engaged with research institutions and six leading Chinese AI enterprises to discuss industrial applications. Talks focused on deploying agentic AI in factory scheduling, supply chain logistics, and urban management.
Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with a UAE official leadership delegation in Beijing. The talks focused on aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to expand technological investments and bilateral trade.
Chinese and UAE officials met in Beijing to align China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' strategy. Discussions focused on scaling two-way investments following bilateral non-oil trade exceeding $110 billion in 2025. Priority areas for cooperation include smart manufacturing, logistics corridors, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
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