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A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. Officials met Chinese firms to explore partnerships in robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing under the Factory Forward UAE program.
A senior UAE delegation led by Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs Eng. Sharif Al Olama has concluded a five-day mission in China. Bilateral discussions in Shanghai explored joint investments in battery storage, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and smart electric vehicles. Delegates also inspected automated logistics operations at the Port of Shanghai's Yangshan Phase IV terminal.
Invest Hong Kong announced efforts to expand offshore yuan financing across Belt and Road markets during the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026 in Beijing. Hong Kong delegations have conducted roadshows in Gulf Cooperation Council countries to foster capital market ties and lower funding costs for infrastructure. The initiative targets clean energy, off-grid power grids, and energy storage, while encouraging mainland firms to expand via Hong Kong.
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.
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