A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology visited Shanghai to seek manufacturing partnerships and technology transfer. Concurrently, the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen gathered over 850 Chinese executives, highlighting bilateral non-oil trade reaching AED 363.5 billion in 2025.
A high-level UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology attended the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai to explore advanced manufacturing partnerships and technology transfers. Meanwhile, the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen convened over 850 Chinese business leaders and a 112-member Dubai delegation to boost economic collaboration. Official data highlighted that bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately AED 363.5 billion in 2025.
Chinese technology and robotics firms, including LinkerBot, are exploring manufacturing and assembly partnerships in the UAE to scale physical artificial intelligence hardware. The move aligns with the UAE's Operation 300bn initiative, which aims to expand the country's industrial GDP contribution to Dh300 billion by 2031.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is attending the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The mission focuses on expanding industrial partnerships, smart manufacturing, and technology transfer between the UAE and Chinese companies. Participating entities include Emirates Development Bank, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, EDGE Group, and Emirates Global Aluminium.
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