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UAE Companies Showcase Camel Milk and Advanced Robotics at CIIE in Shanghai

UAE enterprises presented agricultural goods and robotics at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on November 9, 2026. Al Ain Farms Group announced expansion plans for its Camelait brand, while AI manufacturer Sindan displayed a Khalifa University-engineered lunar rover. Concurrently, Masdar City Free Zone reported expanding its presence across Suzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen.

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Illustration: A modern trade exhibition booth at a large convention center in Shanghai, displaying advanced robotic machinery and packaged dairy agric
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United Arab Emirates enterprises showcased specialty agricultural products and robotics at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on November 9, 2026, according to Yicai Global.

Hassan Safi, chief executive officer of dairy producer Al Ain Farms Group, stated that the company is accelerating overseas market expansion into China following the launch of its Camelait brand last month. Safi cited consumer interest in camel milk's nutritional profile, including iron and vitamin C content.

In the technology sector, Emirati artificial intelligence manufacturer Sindan exhibited a wheel-leg lunar rover engineered by Khalifa University. According to a company representative, the robot is built for planetary exploration as well as terrestrial applications like search-and-rescue and industrial inspections in complex terrain. Sindan is seeking partnerships with Chinese smart manufacturing enterprises to support localized assembly and deployment of Chinese robotic systems in the UAE.

Separately, Abu Dhabi's Masdar City Free Zone reported strengthening ties with Chinese industrial hubs. Hamza Abu Elgasim, strategic and growth director of the free zone, revealed that Masdar City has established offices in Suzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen over the past 12 months, attracting more than 15 Chinese companies into its ecosystem.

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  • UECN · 2026-11-09

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