Dubai has launched the UAE-China Smart Transport Centre, a year-round platform aimed at supporting cooperation in clean and smart mobility, accelerating technology adoption and creating new investment opportunities.
Announced during the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum on green and smart mobility, the centre will help turn industry discussions into commercial partnerships and transport projects, according to the announcement.
Its work will focus on three areas. The centre will guide Chinese companies through UAE licensing, vehicle certification, safety standards and electric vehicle charging requirements. It will also connect vehicle manufacturers with UAE fleet operators, charging providers, industrial companies and investors.
The platform will support pilot projects involving autonomous taxis, driverless logistics and advanced charging and energy technologies. Companies will be able to test solutions in the UAE before expanding into regional markets.
Dawood Al Shezawi, President of the Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026, said the centre was created after companies and government representatives identified regulatory approvals, charging compatibility and access to local partners as key challenges.
The initiative builds on growing UAE-China economic ties, with non-oil trade exceeding $100 billion last year, up 24.5%. It also supports Dubai’s goal of moving its taxi and limousine fleet to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2040.
Source: Fast Company Middle East
