The Ministry of Investment UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jereh Group to develop an integrated clean energy and industrial platform in the United Arab Emirates.
The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the UAE and the China, while positioning the UAE as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and next-generation energy technologies.
The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Li Weibin, Executive President of Jereh Group.
Under the agreement, Jereh Group will implement a multi-component investment plan that includes the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technology to provide stable, zero-carbon baseload power, the establishment of an anode material manufacturing facility with a planned capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum, and the development of lithium battery recycling capabilities.
The integrated platform is designed to operate synergistically, with SMR-generated power supporting the anode material production facility. The project is expected to be rolled out in phases over the next three to five years.
The initiative aligns with the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, which targets an increased share of low-carbon energy while ensuring a secure and diversified energy mix. It also supports the country’s ambition to expand its advanced manufacturing base and strengthen domestic industrial capabilities.
Officials highlighted that the project reinforces the UAE’s position as an early adopter of advanced energy technologies and enhances its attractiveness as a destination for large-scale industrial investment.
The Ministry of Investment is expected to play a key role in facilitating Jereh Group’s expansion in the UAE, in line with its mandate to attract investment into high-growth sectors and promote sustainable development.
Alhawi noted that the partnership reflects the deepening economic relationship between the UAE and China, with bilateral trade exceeding $100 billion in 2024. He added that China remains the UAE’s largest trading partner and a major source of foreign direct investment.
Li Weibin stated that the agreement marks a significant step in Jereh Group’s global expansion strategy, emphasizing the UAE’s role as a strategic market supported by strong infrastructure, a progressive regulatory framework, and access to global markets.
According to official data, nearly 16,500 Chinese trade licenses were active in the UAE as of July 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of over 18%, spanning a wide range of economic sectors.
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