一周要闻·阿联酋&卡塔尔｜阿联酋外贸与FDI流入持续增长/上交所举办卡塔尔金融中心投资合作培训

Group 1: WeRide, Uber, and RTA Collaboration - WeRide, Uber, and Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a cooperation agreement to deploy commercial Robotaxi services in Dubai, with the service expected to launch on the Uber platform within the year [2] - The initial phase will involve commercial operations with safety personnel and pure unmanned testing, aiming for fully unmanned commercial operations by Q1 2026 [2] Group 2: UAE Non-Oil Trade Growth - The UAE's non-oil foreign trade reached a record 835 billion dirhams (approximately 1.6 trillion yuan) in Q1 2025, marking an 18.6% year-on-year increase [2] - The UAE aims to solidify its position as a reliable trade partner and global trade hub, with projections indicating non-oil trade could reach 3.5 trillion dirhams by the end of 2025 [2] Group 3: UAE Economic Ratings and Investments - Standard & Poor's assigned the UAE an "AA" foreign and local currency rating with a stable outlook, reflecting strong fiscal and external conditions [3] - The UAE is projected to see a continued rise in oil and gas production, supporting robust economic growth in 2025-2026 [3] - The UAE ranked as the tenth largest destination for foreign direct investment globally, with inflows expected to reach 167 billion dirhams (approximately 45 billion USD) in 2024, a 48% increase from the previous year [3] Group 4: Renewable Energy Initiatives - The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is promoting clean energy cooperation through a series of roadshows in China, focusing on solar and energy storage technologies [4] - DEWA's commitment to the Dubai 2050 Clean Energy Strategy and the Dubai 2050 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy aims to position Dubai as a global center for sustainable development and green economy [4] Group 5: Infrastructure and Economic Development - Abu Dhabi's Infrastructure Summit 2025 focused on urban infrastructure development, smart city construction, and sustainable economic discussions, attracting around 2,500 representatives [7] - The electric vehicle charging volume in Dubai increased by 23.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, with the total number of electric vehicles reaching 39,000, a 5.41% increase from the previous year [7] Group 6: International Collaborations and Investments - The First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) became the first local direct participant in the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) in the MENA region, enhancing its capabilities in providing efficient RMB payment solutions [3] - A delegation from Shenzhen's Qianhai Management Bureau visited Dubai's IFZA Free Zone, signing a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen bilateral relations and explore economic collaboration [5]