To seize the strategic opportunities in Middle East’s new energy mobility sector and help Chinese NEV and smart mobility firms expand globally,China EV100 and GREEN,with UAE partner EV World,will jointly hold the 2026 China-UAE Green and Smart Mobility Industry Cooperation Week from November 10 to 12,2026,at the Dubai World Trade Center(DWTC) in the UAE,with the official strategic support of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority(RTA). As an important part of EV World Dubai 2026 and has the support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Crown Prince of Dubai,Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence,and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
With the theme "Smart Mobility in the Gulf, Win-Win Cooperation", the Cooperation Week will feature high-level industry forums, Chinese enterprises salons, closed-door government-enterprise discussion, application scenario and capital matchmaking, and long-term services of the "Dubai Cooperation Hub." Leveraging the EV World international exhibition platform, it aims to help Chinese new energy vehicle and future mobility companies fully connect with the UAE industrial ecosystem and achieve a leap from "product going global" to "system going global."
01.The Middle East mobility market is accelerating its transformation, opening a strategic window of opportunity for Chinese companies.
Currently,the UAE is promoting deep green transformation in the transport sector through legislation. By 2050, half of all passenger vehicles will be shift to new energy forms, and the entire bus fleet will be new energy. By 2030, more than 70,000 charging facilities will be built nationwide. As the core authority responsible for Dubai's transport sector, RTA integrates rule-making, route approval, and industry promotion. It is accelerating the electrification of public transport, the commercialization of intelligent driving, and the construction of charging infrastructure, opening up broad opportunities for China-UAE cooperation in the new energy industry.
02.Official Endorsement: Direct Access to Core Middle East Decision-Makers
This Cooperation Week is officially and strategically supported by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). As the core authority responsible for Dubai's transport sector, RTA lends the event a high level of official standing and resource coordination capability. Its functions cover the entire chain of rule-making, route approval, and procurement execution, and it oversees the management of all categories of the transport system, including metro, taxis, buses, water transport, and low-altitude transport.
03.Real-World Scenarios: Connecting with Middle East Market Demand
Six active scenarios are highly compatible with Chinese companies:
Scenario One: Electric Bus Fleet
[Procurement Underway, Chinese Suppliers Preferred]
RTA has completed the largest electric bus procurement in UAE history, signing contracts for 735 buses, including 40 Zhongtong electric buses, which are currently being delivered for use on Dubai city routes. RTA's goals are: to achieve a 10% electrification rate for buses by 2030, 20% by 2035, and full electrification by mid-century. The current tender cycle has opened the door for Chinese vehicle manufacturers.
Scenario Two:Autonomous Driving Ecosystem
[Pilots Already Launched, Urgent Need for Suppliers]
RTA has launched the Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ), a 15-kilometer dedicated driverless corridor covering autonomous taxis, autonomous buses, delivery robots, logistics vehicles, and water taxis. Dubai's goal is for 25% of total daily trips to be autonomous by 2030, creating active and urgent demand for autonomous driving hardware, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems, LiDAR, and fleet management software.
Scenario Three: Port and Logistics Electrification
[DP World Continues to Advance Green and Smart Upgrades]
DP World is the operator of Jebel Ali Port, the tenth busiest port in the world. It has deployed a batch of electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) in phases, with 146 already in operation as of October 2025, an annual container throughput capacity of 2 million TEUs, and an expected reduction of 14,600 tons of CO2 emissions per year. Port electrification is a strategic priority aligned with the UAE's "Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative," representing a real and unfolding opportunity for Chinese companies in port electrification hardware, battery systems, and logistics AI.
Scenario Four: Dubai South
[International Aviation Hub, Cross-Border Logistics and Aviation Services Center]
Dubai South is the largest single urban development project in the emirate, centered on Al Maktoum International Airport, which is expected to become the world's largest airport. Its logistics district is already an active testing ground for autonomous freight vehicles, having completed the UAE's first driverless truck pilot. In July 2026, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong's Tianqin Capital to build a power and energy equipment manufacturing industrial park in Dubai, specifically attracting Chinese companies across the green technology and advanced manufacturing value chains. About 60% of China's trade with the region is re-exported through UAE ports to more than 400 cities in the Middle East and Africa. Dubai South is not just a local market, but a gateway to the entire MENA region.
Scenario Five: EV Charging Network Expansion
[Open to International Operators]
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) operates more than 1,500 public charging points across Dubai. In July 2026, DEWA and the Dubai Taxi Corporation jointly inaugurated Dubai's first dedicated ultra-fast EV charging hub, the first phase of a plan to build more than 200 ultra-fast charging stations for electric taxi fleets. DEWA's regulatory and licensing framework for independent charging point operators (CPOs) is open to international participants, giving Chinese charging hardware and software companies a direct commercial entry path.
Scenario Six: Commercial and Logistics Road Transport Strategy
[Policy-Driven New Growth]
In September 2025, RTA introduced the region's first comprehensive regulatory framework for the operation of autonomous heavy vehicles in the logistics sector. Dubai's commercial transport industry saw the number of licensed companies grow by more than 40% in 2025, with over 500,000 registered vehicles and annual revenue exceeding AED 8.4 billion. The strategy's goals include: doubling the industry's direct contribution to AED 16.8 billion, reducing carbon emissions by 30%, and increasing the technology adoption rate of logistics infrastructure by 75%. For Chinese companies in logistics technology, autonomous freight, and fleet electrification, this is a government-led, policy-driven growth market.
04.Deep Engagement: Five Core Activities Building Full-Chain Services
- Closed-Door Salon for Chinese Enterprises Going Global
Held on the first day of the Cooperation Week, open only to invited Chinese enterprises. It will feature practical reviews of five localization models, special discussions on two major pain points, and a roundtable dialogue on "system going global," providing an internal exchange platform for Chinese enterprises to share experience and pursue coordinated development.
- China-UAE Green and Smart Mobility Industry Cooperation Forum
The flagship event of the Cooperation Week, focusing on different segments including vehicle exports, energy storage and new energy, intelligentization and autonomous driving, and low-altitude economy and AI. Senior government officials, industry leaders, and technical experts from both China and the UAE will be invited to jointly explore directions for industrial cooperation. During the forum, the launch ceremony of the "Dubai Cooperation Hub" and the signing of the first batch of cooperation projects will be held, marking a milestone moment in China-UAE mobility industry cooperation.
- China-UAE High-Level Government-Enterprise Closed-Door Roundtable
Head enterprises will be invited by designation to engage in face-to-face exchanges with heads of UAE government departments, conducting in-depth dialogue on core topics such as industrial policy directions, market access and certification, public transport procurement plans, charging infrastructure construction, localization manufacturing policies, and industrial cooperation mechanisms etc.
- Scenario Matchmaking Sessions (Electrification + Intelligentization Tracks)
Two separate matchmaking sessions will be held, each featuring core demand-side parties releasing their cooperation plans on site, followed by group in-depth exchanges between enterprises and scenario owners organized by key areas. The electrification track covers four directions: bus and taxi fleets, charging and energy infrastructure, port logistics and commercial vehicles, and municipal and public service vehicles. The intelligentization track covers three directions: autonomous driving policy and testing, vehicle-road cooperation and smart transportation, and Robotaxi and unmanned delivery scenarios.
- Capital and Technology Matchmaking Session
Bringing together Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and industrial capital, including active institutions such as CYVN Holdings, Mubadala Investment Company, ADQ, the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), and Crescent Enterprises,this session will accelerate project financing and industrial cooperation through investment institution presentations, pitch sessions by high-quality companies, and free matchmaking exchanges.
05.Long-Term Platform: Dubai Cooperation Hub Providing Year-Round On-the-Ground Services
The "Dubai Cooperation Hub," initiated by China EV100 in partnership with EV World and supported by RTA and UAE ministries, will be officially launched during the Cooperation Week. The Hub provides year-round on-the-ground support to ensure the full-cycle advancement of cooperation from initial intent to implementation.
Hub members enjoy six value-added services throughout the year:
1.Precise Business Intelligence
Regularly delivers verified Middle East procurement, tender, and cooperation needs, operated on a closed basis exclusively for members.
2.Real-Time Policy Alerts
Interpretation of policy and regulatory changes in the UAE and Gulf countries, helping members capture policy dividend windows and prevent compliance risks.
3.Customized Matchmaking Services
Provides on-demand, year-round high-level government-enterprise-capital matchmaking, with a professional team assessing feasibility and following through the entire process to implementation.
4.Priority Access to Resources
Strategic members enjoy priority access and negotiation rights for newly added government-enterprise and capital resources.
5.Thematic Industry Exchanges
Free participation in industry hotspot seminars organized by the Hub, enhancing exchanges with industrial ecosystem partners.
6.Annual Going-Global Strategy Consultation
A senior expert team provides one Middle East market planning consultation (including written recommendations) to avoid risks and optimize the going-global path.
06.Exhibition: China EV Zone Creating a Concentrated Display Window for Chinese Brands
EV World is an official industry promotion and exhibition platform hosted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), reaching the six Gulf countries including the UAE as well as the Middle East and North Africa region. With a total exhibition area of 15,000 square meters, it covers four core tracks: electrified mobility, intelligent driving, solar-storage-charging, and low-altitude economy.
The exhibition features a dedicated 3,000-square-meter "China & EV Zone," located in the core C-position of the exhibition hall. It is an official key stop on the main tour on November 10 and will receive the highest level of media exposure and attention from political dignitaries.
Enterprises interested in exploring the UAE and Gulf markets and participating in in-depth China-UAE industrial chain cooperation may contact the China EV100 team to register for the conference and exhibition. Seats are limited, with priority given to industrial chain enterprises that have overseas expansion intentions and the capability to deliver overseas projects.
Contact: Ms. Dai
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Email: daixinglong@chinaev100.org
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Email: wangzian@chinaev100.org
Contact: Ms. Wang
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Email: wangchan@chinaev100.org
