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.
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.
At the third Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London, ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi stated that 14 global financial institutions managing over $5 trillion in assets announced plans to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2026. The forum was organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office at The Peninsula London to deepen connections with international and British investors. The $5 trillion figure represents the global assets under management of the expanding institutions rather than capital directly committed to the emirate.
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