A UAE delegation led by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), alongside senior ministry officials, participated in the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2026, held in Shanghai from October 12 to 16.
MoIAT's participation centered on deepening bilateral industrial partnerships, exploring foreign direct investment opportunities in priority industrial sectors, and advancing cooperation across advanced technology and smart manufacturing.
The delegation brought together representatives from UAE governmental authorities, economic zones, and major industrial corporations. Participating organizations included the Emirates Development Bank, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), EDGE Group, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), and Aldar.
The official visit programme included tours of fair exhibition pavilions, bilateral meetings with Chinese technology and industrial enterprises, and field visits to factories specializing in robotics, industrial automation, and smart manufacturing systems.
According to official statements, these engagements were designed to explore technology transfer arrangements, build long-term industrial partnerships, and showcase manufacturing and investment opportunities available in the UAE to international industrial companies.
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- IndexBox · 2026-10-13
