The 1.5-gigawatt Abu Dhabi PV3 Al Ajban solar project in northeastern Abu Dhabi is approaching grid connection. Executed by Power Construction Corporation of China through Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited, the 20-square-kilometer facility utilized automated Chinese installation robots. The plant is expected to generate 4.4 billion kilowatt-hours annually, powering around 160,000 households.
Chinese-made autonomous shuttles developed by Guizhou-based Pix Moving have arrived in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, to begin local adaptation testing. The RoboBus vehicles are designed for deployment across industrial parks, residential areas, transport hubs, and tourist destinations. The testing program assesses operational conditions ahead of potential commercial pilot operations.
Chinese autonomous vehicle manufacturer Zelos has obtained an official operating license for medium- and large-sized autonomous trucks in the UAE. The company operates across 20 countries and regions and has deployed over 30,000 delivery vehicles globally. In the Gulf, Zelos is introducing its map-free Zelos Brain system to accelerate fleet deployment.
Commercial and road activity has rebounded in Dubai despite mounting regional geopolitical friction, according to a report by China Daily. However, businesses and residents face climbing costs driven by a 16 percent year-on-year fuel price increase and doubled maritime freight and insurance fees. In addition, Air China has confirmed that its flights to the UAE will remain suspended until December 31.
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