French natural hydrogen explorer Mantle8 has secured exclusive negotiation rights for an exploration contract covering Block 7 in Ras Al Khaimah. Under an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Energy, the company is conducting the emirate's first dedicated geophysical survey for natural hydrogen. The self-funded, non-invasive programme is expected to run up to 24 months before any exploratory drilling agreement is negotiated.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and AJT Holding International Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding in Fuzhou, China. Under the agreement, AJT Holding will invest an additional $50 million to expand its manufacturing and logistics facilities in Ras Al Khaimah. The expansion will be executed through AJT Printing and Packaging FZ-LLC, a joint venture between China's Jihong and BMJ Industries.
Ras Al Khaimah signed a friendship agreement with Fujian Province and 10 memorandums of understanding with Chinese counterparts. The deals cover humanoid robotics deployment, cross-border financial cooperation, infrastructure, smart transportation, and advanced manufacturing.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. Officials met Chinese firms to explore partnerships in robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing under the Factory Forward UAE program.
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