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UAE MoIAT Strengthens Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Ties in Shanghai

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai on October 19, 2026. The delegation held bilateral meetings with Chinese automation and robotics firms to explore pilot automation projects and local distribution networks. The initiative supports the UAE's 'Factory Forward UAE' programme to advance smart manufacturing across domestic industries.

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The UAE concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai on October 19, 2026, represented by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).

During the event, the UAE delegation held business meetings with leading Chinese robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing enterprises. Participating companies included HIKROBOT, ESTUN, HollySys, Inovance, ABB Robotics, and Mech-Mind Robotics.

Discussions centered on industrial cooperation, deploying pilot automation projects inside UAE manufacturing facilities, and establishing localized distribution networks. The ministry also engaged Chinese industrial partners regarding opportunities to expand supply chain investments into the UAE.

According to the report, the outreach aligns with the 'Factory Forward UAE' programme, which aims to transition local industries from conventional operations to advanced smart manufacturing.

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