Dubai Chambers is preparing for the Dubai Business Forum – China on October 14 in Shenzhen, focusing on AI, electric vehicles, and digital logistics. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi's Masdar City Free Zone opened its first China office in Suzhou, as Chinese direct investment in the UAE reached $12.47 billion.
Abu Dhabi's Masdar City Free Zone has established its first China representative office in the Suzhou Industrial Park. Operated by Suzhou Yingdi Consulting, the facility will support Chinese enterprises expanding into Abu Dhabi. The free zone also signed an agreement with Beijing's Zhongguancun innovation cluster.
Automotive brand FREELANDER, developed jointly by Jaguar Land Rover and China's Chery, held its global brand launch in Abu Dhabi on September 29, 2026. The event featured the debut of the left-hand drive FREELANDER 8 model, attended by senior UAE government and corporate officials. JLR leads vehicle design while Chery supplies engineering, intelligent technology, and supply chain backing.
Automotive brand FREELANDER, jointly developed by Jaguar Land Rover and Chery, unveiled its international roadmap designating the UAE as its debut market. The announcement took place at an event in Abu Dhabi with local dealership appointments for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates. The cooperation highlights Sino-British-UAE automotive partnerships incorporating Chinese intelligent vehicle technologies.
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