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The UAE is expanding its smart and autonomous mobility infrastructure across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Chinese technology firm Baidu has inaugurated an Apollo Go operations and control centre spanning 2,000 square metres in Dubai. Meanwhile, Dubai's robotaxi fleet has logged over 4 million kilometres, and Abu Dhabi is expanding testing hubs and commercial trial licensing.
The United Arab Emirates and China have signed an investment partnership memorandum of understanding to advance bilateral investment flows. The agreement explores establishing joint investment platforms, funds, and vehicles targeting investments, including in third markets.
Abu Dhabi Global Market announced that Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 will feature dedicated bilateral dialogues targeting UAE-China institutional investment. Meanwhile, Dubai Chambers will convene the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026, featuring Chinese technology leaders.
Abu Dhabi Global Market has structured ADFW 2026 to include dedicated China-UAE bilateral investment sessions, drawing leaders managing over USD 61 trillion in assets. Concurrently, Dubai Chambers will convene Chinese tech and industrial executives at the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026.
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