Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
Chinese automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO achieved a 123% year-on-year increase in global vehicle sales in September 2026, supported by strong demand for electrified models. Cumulative vehicle deliveries in the UAE crossed 6,000 units amid expanding Middle Eastern and European market share. The company is also preparing to unveil its new OMODA X crossover at its International User Summit in Wuhu, China.
China's cumulative exports of die-cast zinc alloy rose 181.63% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, reaching 12,989 metric tons. In September, the United Arab Emirates emerged as China's second-largest export market for the alloy, taking 301.475 metric tons.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The delegation held talks with Chinese robotics and automation firms regarding pilot manufacturing projects, supply chain localisation, and distribution in the UAE. MoIAT stated that the partnerships aim to support the transition of UAE factories toward smart manufacturing.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery have presented global specifications for their joint-venture 2027 Freelander 8 SUV at a media reveal in Wuhu, China. The Chinese-built luxury off-roader is scheduled to make its initial international commercial debut in the UAE in the first quarter of 2027.
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