Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure
The Rubu' Qarn Centre for Science and Technology completed official visits to Shenzhen, China, and Seoul, South Korea, in October 2026. The delegation met with technology firms, universities, and scientific institutions to review practices in applied research and talent development. The initiative aims to support Sharjah's technology and innovation ecosystem through prospective joint projects.
Dubai has approved expanded strategic growth targets for the Dubai AI Campus, aiming to attract more than 1,000 specialized artificial intelligence companies and create over 5,000 jobs by 2030. The targets were announced at the third Dubai AI Festival, which brought together over 20,000 international participants, including more than 100 Chinese technology companies. The campus has already surpassed its original five-year growth goals two years early, securing AED 1 billion in investment.
Ras Al Khaimah signed a friendship agreement with Fujian Province and 10 memorandums of understanding with Chinese counterparts. The deals cover humanoid robotics deployment, cross-border financial cooperation, infrastructure, smart transportation, and advanced manufacturing.
Several Chinese high-tech and industrial firms established commercial partnerships across the UAE on October 28, 2026. The deals include electric aircraft sandbox trials by Aridge, humanoid robotics testing by UBTech with Ras Al Khaimah, and infrastructure cooperation between China Energy International Group and DEWA International. The initiatives follow a six-day official visit to China by the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
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