UAE delegation concludes strategic visit to China exploring energy innovation and sustainable transport solutions
A high-level UAE delegation has concluded a five-day working visit to the People's Republic of China, engaging with leading Chinese companies to explore partnerships in advanced energy technologies, energy storage systems and electric mobility.
A distinguished United Arab Emirates delegation, led by Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has concluded a comprehensive five-day working visit to the People’s Republic of China, during which substantial discussions were held regarding opportunities to strengthen cooperation across strategic sectors of mutual interest and benefit.
The delegation, which included representatives from Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and AD Ports Group, engaged in extensive dialogue with leading Chinese enterprises on the advancement of clean energy technologies, hydrogen energy solutions, nuclear energy applications, energy storage systems and the development of smart mobility solutions. These conversations were designed to explore investment opportunities, facilitate technology partnerships and support the continued development, efficiency and sustainability of the UAE’s vital energy and transport infrastructure.
During the visit, Eng. Al Olama convened a roundtable in Shanghai with representatives of prominent Chinese companies, where discussions centred upon opportunities for cooperation and investment in cutting-edge technologies, the development of collaborative projects, technology transfer mechanisms and the attraction of Chinese investment to the UAE market.
The delegation’s itinerary included a visit to the Port of Shanghai, where delegates gained valuable insights into the sophisticated technologies deployed at the Yangshan Port Phase IV container terminal, encompassing smart operating systems, autonomous equipment and advanced digital solutions for seamless port operations. Particular emphasis was placed upon opportunities for enhanced cooperation in smart port development, digital transformation initiatives and the improvement of operational efficiency, all contributing meaningfully to the advancement of sustainable logistics infrastructure.
Substantive meetings with several leading Chinese companies focused upon battery energy storage systems, advanced electric vehicle platforms, mobile charging robots and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft technologies. The delegation also explored innovative solutions for powering vessels and ports with renewable electricity, assessing their potential application within the UAE market to enhance energy efficiency and support the broader adoption of sustainable transport solutions across road, maritime and logistics sectors.
Eng. Al Olama emphasised that energy storage technologies and advanced batteries represent essential enablers of modern, resilient energy systems capable of meeting growing demand whilst supporting the widespread adoption of electric transport and the development of sustainable solutions for maritime and logistics applications. He underscored the UAE’s commitment to developing international partnerships that facilitate the deployment of innovative technologies, noting that such collaborations strengthen the nation’s capacity to address evolving energy requirements and support the sustainability objectives of vital economic sectors.
The integrated composition of the delegation, encompassing government, investment and operational entities, reflects the UAE’s comprehensive approach to identifying strategic opportunities and connecting technological innovations with the practical requirements of essential sectors, thereby facilitating the assessment of cooperation prospects and the development of practical applications for advanced technologies.
Source: WAM News Agency
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