Chinese advanced mobility and robotics firms Aridge and UBTech have initiated regulatory and field trials in Ras Al Khaimah. Meanwhile, Chinese state-owned enterprises including China Energy and CSCEC units signed agreements for major infrastructure and building developments in Dubai. Regional engagements also saw Chinese facade contractor Fangda secure a major stadium contract in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Chinese electric aircraft manufacturer Aridge delivered an X3-F aircraft to the UAE for sandbox testing under civil aviation oversight. Concurrently, UBTech Robotics partnered with Ras Al Khaimah, and China Energy International Group teamed with DEWA International.
Chinese flying car developer ARIDGE delivered its first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module to the UAE for testing in Ras Al Khaimah's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli unveiled the test aircraft at the company's factory in Guangzhou. The modular system combines a six-wheeled ground carrier with a detachable two-seat electric flying unit.
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