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Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a delegation to the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen on October 19–20, 2026. The emirate announced plans to establish a representative office in Guangzhou and signed strategic agreements with Chinese technology firms. Over 400 Chinese companies operate in Ras Al Khaimah, with bilateral non-oil trade exceeding $110 billion in 2025.
A UAE delegation concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai, focusing on automation and smart manufacturing. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Emirati officials met with Chinese robotics leaders to discuss pilot projects and supply-chain localization. The discussions aim to support the domestic Factory Forward UAE initiative.
The UAE concluded participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026, targeting robotics partnerships for local manufacturing. Concurrently, DEWA International signed four MoUs at WETEX 2026, including a partnership with China Energy International Group for energy and infrastructure projects.
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded a 17% growth in H1 2026 trade, reaching AED 246 billion. China maintained its position as DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for AED 69.8 billion or 28.4% of total trade.
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