The UAE is expanding its smart and autonomous mobility infrastructure across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Chinese technology firm Baidu has inaugurated an Apollo Go operations and control centre spanning 2,000 square metres in Dubai. Meanwhile, Dubai's robotaxi fleet has logged over 4 million kilometres, and Abu Dhabi is expanding testing hubs and commercial trial licensing.
Senior executives from major Chinese enterprises highlighted Dubai as a strategic hub for trade and investment expansion across the Gulf and globally. The statements were issued ahead of the Dubai Business Forum – China, scheduled for 14 October in Shenzhen by Dubai Chambers. Companies including BYD, Tencent Cloud, Baidu, Huawei Cloud, and China Merchants Capital emphasized deepening bilateral corridors aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub received an official delegation from China's Innovation Academy for Microsatellites. The meeting focused on reviewing cooperation on ongoing satellite projects and identifying joint research and technology transfer opportunities. Both sides agreed to pursue structured frameworks for partnerships in space technology.
The Sharjah Book Authority hosted a delegation of 13 specialists from six Chinese publishing and education firms. The discussions focused on expanding rights exchanges, boosting Chinese participation at the Sharjah International Book Fair, and regional headquarters setup in Sharjah Publishing City.
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