The Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition & Conference “EV World” and China EV100 have signed a strategic partnership agreement in Dubai, marking a major milestone in strengthening collaboration between the United Arab Emirates and China across the electric mobility and new energy vehicle ecosystem.
Taking place from 10–12 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event is positioned to create a high level environment for strategic dialogue, cross sector engagement, trade collaboration, and investment opportunities across the electric and smart mobility landscape.
The partnership focused on key sectors shaping the future of mobility, including electric vehicles, New Energy Vehicles, battery technologies, charging infrastructure, smart mobility, mobility software, autonomous and connected transport, fleet electrification, battery and energy storage, investment, and future transport innovation.
By strengthening Chinese participation at EV World, the agreement will provide Chinese companies with direct access to government stakeholders, regional distributors, investors, infrastructure developers, fleet operators, and technology buyers across the Middle East. The partnership provides Chinese companies with direct access to government stakeholders, regional distributors, investors, infrastructure developers and fleet operators across the Middle East.
This creates a valuable platform for Chinese EV manufacturers, battery companies, charging infrastructure providers, mobility technology firms, startups, investors, and government delegations seeking to access one of the region’s fastest evolving electric mobility markets.
It also brings together EV World, the region’s leading platform for electric mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainable transport, with China EV100, one of China’s most influential organizations dedicated to advancing the New Energy Vehicle and intelligent connected vehicle industries. In addition to, the partnership reinforces EV World’s role as an international convening platform connecting governments, policymakers, investors, manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and technology leaders from global markets.
The signing follows a series of high level meetings held in Dubai on the same day between the China EV100 delegation and senior UAE government officials. Discussions focused on key areas including electric mobility, New Energy Vehicles, trade and investment, smart mobility, industrial cooperation, future mobility technologies, and international collaboration. These engagements reflect the growing strategic relationship between China and the UAE in shaping the next phase of sustainable and intelligent transportation.
Through this partnership, the event serves as a strategic gateway for Chinese companies seeking to access growth opportunities across the Middle East’s expanding electric mobility market. The agreement is expected to encourage wider participation from Chinese EV manufacturers, battery companies, charging infrastructure providers, mobility technology firms, startups, investors, and government delegations.
Highlighting the strategic significance of the partnership, Dawood Al Shezawi, President of EV World, said:
“This strategic partnership with China EV100 marks a significant milestone in advancing UAE–China collaboration across the electric mobility and New Energy Vehicle ecosystem. The UAE is rapidly emerging as a regional hub for sustainable transport, infrastructure development, and innovation led growth. Through EV World, we are building a strategic industry platform that connects these strengths and creates new pathways for industry leaders and innovators to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and shape the next phase of the mobility ecosystem. Together, we are creating a platform that connects innovation, investment and international collaboration while accelerating the growth of the electric mobility ecosystem across the Middle East”.
EV World provides Chinese companies and international mobility stakeholders with access to a regional market where electric transport, clean energy integration, smart infrastructure, and future mobility technologies are gaining increasing momentum. China, meanwhile, continues to strengthen its global leadership in the electric vehicle industry, supported by major advances in EV manufacturing, battery technologies, charging systems, intelligent connected vehicles, and mobility innovation.
For the Middle East, closer alignment with China’s EV ecosystem presents a strategic opportunity to accelerate knowledge exchange, attract investment, enable technology transfer, and expand commercial partnerships across the electric mobility value chain.
Beyond commercial engagement, the agreement underscores the importance of international cooperation in accelerating the global transition toward cleaner and smarter transportation systems. As governments and industries work to reduce emissions, strengthen infrastructure, and advance new mobility models, partnerships between leading markets such as China and the UAE will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of electric mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainable transport innovation.
EV World brings together global innovators, policymakers, government entities, mobility leaders, and technology providers. The event is held in strategic partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and is expected to bring together more than 300 local and international companies, over 30 business partners, and more than 10,000 specialist visitors and participants.
As preparations for EV World continue, this partnership marks another pivotal step in establishing the exhibition as the Middle East’s premier international platform for electric mobility, investment, innovation, and strategic collaboration. By connecting global expertise with regional opportunity, the event is strengthening its role as a catalyst for the partnerships, technologies, and investments shaping the future of electric and smart mobility across the Middle East and beyond.
