China's outbound direct investment into the UAE reached $2.6 billion, more than tripling from the previous reporting year and raising cumulative investment stock to $12.47 billion. Bilateral non-oil trade surpassed $100 billion alongside major UAE expansions by Chinese firms including China Securities, JINGDONG Property, and Momenta.
Chery Group reaffirmed its commitment to the FREELANDER brand during a global launch event held at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. The Chinese automaker showcased the left-hand drive FREELANDER 8 to senior Abu Dhabi government officials and commercial partners. The Middle East serves as the strategic starting point for the brand's international rollout.
FREELANDER, an automotive brand jointly developed by Jaguar Land Rover and Chery, held its global brand launch in Abu Dhabi on September 29, 2026. The brand unveiled the international left-hand drive variant of the FREELANDER 8 to government officials, industry partners, and media. The launch marks the brand's selection of the UAE as its debut international market.
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