SHANGHAI (ALETIHAD)
The UAE has concluded its participation in the China International Industry Fair 2026, held in Shanghai, supporting efforts to strengthen strategic relations with global markets across industry and technology, advance the national industrial sector, benefit from advanced technological expertise, and build new industrial and investment partnerships.
The visit builds on a series of international engagements by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), most recently in Japan, focused on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and exploring opportunities for cooperation in robotics, automation, digital manufacturing, precision manufacturing and smart manufacturing.
These efforts aim to enhance productivity, quality and sustainability, advance the objectives of Factory Forward UAE and connect technology providers with the UAE industrial sector.
These visits are achieving significant success, particularly in leveraging Chinese expertise to develop technology and capabilities in the UAE, support the transition from traditional to smart manufacturing, and deploy robotics and automation to accelerate production, improve efficiency and productivity, and strengthen the competitiveness of UAE factories.
Applying and testing technologies in UAE factories also enables results to be measured using real-world data. At the same time, it creates opportunities to train engineers, technicians and Emirati talent, build expertise in software and control systems, and develop solutions tailored to the needs of local industry.
Working with Chinese and global partners also expands the UAE's options across technology, cost, and investment models, reducing reliance on any single source. Strategic partnerships can support the development of UAE factories as practical application models and reference sites for technology solutions, while enabling the development of new technologies with intellectual property retained in the UAE.
This further strengthens the UAE's position as a preferred destination for international companies to develop industrial applications, establish partnerships and access regional markets, reinforcing the country's position as a hub for innovation and investment.
A delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the exhibition, led by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
The delegation included senior Ministry officials and representatives from several UAE companies and entities, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Mubadala, Emirates Development Bank, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Emirates Global Aluminum, EDGE Group and Aldar.
Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, said the UAE's participation in the exhibition reflects the leadership's direction to strengthen strategic relations with countries around the world, particularly in the industrial sector, by building partnerships, exchanging expertise, leveraging advanced technology solutions in manufacturing, and testing them in UAE factories.
Al Nowais added that China is an important partner for the UAE across industry, technology and investment.
His Excellency affirmed the Ministry's commitment to collaborating with international companies and attracting investment, supporting the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology and further strengthening the UAE's position as a regional hub for industry and advanced technology.
The UAE delegation attended the opening ceremony of the China International Industry Fair and conducted tours of several exhibition pavilions to explore the latest solutions and technologies in smart manufacturing, automation and robotics.
The UAE delegation held business meetings with a number of leading Chinese companies specializing in robotics, industrial automation and smart manufacturing, including HIKROBOT, ESTUN, HollySys, Inovance, ABB Robotics and Mech-Mind Robotics.
Discussions focused on opportunities for industrial cooperation and the development of advanced manufacturing solutions, including potential pilot projects in UAE factories, the development of assembly, maintenance and distribution services, and opportunities for Chinese companies to leverage the UAE's industrial and investment environment to support industrial localization and regional expansion.
The delegation also conducted site visits to a number of specialized Chinese factories and companies, including ABB Robotics, to explore industrial robotics applications; Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), to explore cooperation opportunities across aviation supply chains; and SAIC Motor, to discuss opportunities related to electric vehicle assembly and smart manufacturing applications.
Visits also included Inovance and GCL to explore control-system technologies and materials used in clean industries, alongside ROX Motor, AgiBot and SEVNCE Robotics, to examine opportunities for cooperation in supply-chain localisation, humanoid robotics applications, and inspection systems for industrial sites and the energy sector.