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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi presented investment opportunities to nearly 300 business leaders at a summit in Shenzhen. More than 400 Chinese companies currently operate in the emirate across key growth sectors. Officials noted that UAE-China bilateral non-oil trade exceeded $110 billion in 2025.
ARIDGE has rolled off its first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module at its Guangzhou factory for the UAE's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the unveiling ceremony alongside ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli.
The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 20, 2026. The exhibition features strong international participation, including a dedicated China Pavilion presenting water filtration, smart metering, and clean mobility innovations. Chinese exhibitors at the trade event showcased solutions spanning industrial water treatment, advanced meters, and new energy vehicles.
China's aluminum foil exports reached 128,200 tonnes in September 2026, marking the second-highest monthly volume of the year according to customs data analyzed by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). The 6.8% month-on-month increase was propelled by sharp demand rebounds from the UAE and Mexico. Cumulative exports for the first nine months reached 1.0527 million tonnes, up 3.8% year-on-year.
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