Abu Dhabi to Tap Chinese Tech for Green Economy Growth

Abu Dhabi is rapidly advancing its strategy to harness Chinese technology for its green economy, targeting sectors from renewable energy and electric vehicles to robotics. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, revealed that the government is actively engaging with 22 Chinese technology firms.

During a recent visit to Shanghai, Al Jarwan held discussions with companies including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), a major player in EV batteries. This engagement is part of Abu Dhabi's broader plan to deepen ties with China to achieve its ambitious goals for a sustainable future and energy transition.

The emirate's push signifies a strategic pivot towards leveraging global technological advancements to foster economic diversification and environmental sustainability. The collaboration with Chinese firms is expected to provide crucial innovations and scale necessary for Abu Dhabi's green economic ambitions.

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his department was in talks with 22 Chinese firms, including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), during a recent visit to Shanghai, and expected a deepened tie-up with China’s...