Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, visited XPENG AeroHT's manufacturing plant in China to take delivery of a Land Aircraft Carrier eVTOL. The split-body modular vehicle is destined for deployment in the UAE under an aviation sandbox. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority will evaluate inter-emirate flight routes and airworthiness standards for the aircraft.
Chinese enterprises have launched several technology, infrastructure, and energy initiatives across the UAE and the wider Gulf region. Key developments include Aridge flight tests and UBTech robotics trials in Ras Al Khaimah, alongside major real estate and energy agreements in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Regional bodies also pledged streamlined commercial regulations and advanced bilateral investment dialogue.
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.
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