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UAE delegation concludes China visit on energy storage, ports
Five-day working visit covered battery systems, electric mobility and smart port technology with Chinese companies.
Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, led a UAE delegation on a five-day working visit to China that concluded on 19 October 2026. Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and AD Ports Group sent representatives as part of the delegation.
Energy storage and battery technology discussions#
The delegation held discussions with Chinese companies on cooperation in energy technologies, energy storage systems and electric mobility. Al Olama chaired a roundtable in Shanghai with representatives of Chinese companies, exploring opportunities in clean energy, hydrogen, nuclear energy, energy storage and mobility. The meetings covered joint project development, technology transfer and Chinese investment in the UAE. The delegation discussed deployment of energy storage technologies, batteries and electric mobility solutions in the UAE.
Port of Shanghai technology review#
The UAE delegation visited the Port of Shanghai, where it reviewed technologies used at the Yangshan Port Phase IV container terminal. The terminal operates with operating systems, autonomous equipment and digital solutions for managing port operations. The delegation discussed cooperation and knowledge exchange in ports, digital transformation and operational efficiency. The visit covered logistics infrastructure development and sustainability enhancement.
Electric mobility and transport applications#
Meetings with Chinese companies covered battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle platforms, mobile charging robots and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The delegation reviewed technologies for powering vessels and ports with electricity. The visit focused on leveraging these technologies to develop the UAE's energy system and expand electric mobility applications across road transport, maritime transport and logistics.
Investment and technology partnership scope#
The working visit aimed to expand cooperation with Chinese companies across strategic sectors, gain insights into technological developments and explore opportunities for investment, knowledge exchange and transfer of expertise. The delegation explored potential deployment of Chinese technologies in the UAE to improve energy efficiency and enhance sustainability of the transport sector.
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- economymiddleeast.comEconomy Middle EastUAE delegation led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama concluded five-day visit to China on 19 October 2026, including Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and AD Ports Group representatives
- economymiddleeast.comEconomy Middle EastDelegation visited Port of Shanghai Yangshan Port Phase IV container terminal with operating systems, autonomous equipment and digital solutions
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