His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ras Al Khaimah Government’s International Relations Office and UBTECH Robotics Limited. The agreement was formalized by Ms. Alma Au Yeung, Greater China Affairs Advisor at the Office of the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Ms. Claudia Chen, Overseas Sales Director at UBTECH Robotics. The signing also signaled the beginning of an official week-long visit to South China, designed to deepen cooperation between the UAE and China in key areas, including technological advancement, investment, innovation, and trade.
Established in Shenzhen in 2012 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, UBTECH Robotics is a pioneering global leader in humanoid artificial intelligence and robotics. The agreement establishes a framework for collaborative advanced research, live field testing, and operational deployment of humanoid robotic systems in the Emirate. Under the MoU, the parties will explore the feasibility of establishing the Ras Al Khaimah Humanoid Robotics Climate Research Initiative, leveraging the Emirate’s distinct environmental and operating conditions to validate robotic performance for the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
Under the partnership, UBTECH Robotics will deploy its humanoid robots and specialized engineering teams directly into Ras Al Khaimah to launch live demonstration projects. By testing intelligent automation in day-to-day operations and demanding environments, the initiative will generate vital performance data, further advancing high-tech R&D in the Emirate and expanding the UAE’s robotics ecosystem.
Initial applications will test humanoid systems in complex operational environments, spanning automated industrial assembly, intelligent public-facing services, AI-assisted elder care, and cultural spaces. To support these trials, Ras Al Khaimah will provide a live testing sandbox and progressive regulatory frameworks connecting research institutions with industry, complemented by UBTECH’s robotic platforms, technical infrastructure, and advanced research capabilities.
“It is a great honor to have His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witness the signing of this strategic agreement during our visit to UBTECH Robotics. This collaboration represents a meaningful step forward in Ras Al Khaimah’s journey toward a knowledge-based economy. By bridging world-class technology with local application, we are co-creating solutions that deliver lasting value for our community, our commercial sectors, and the wider UAE.”
-Ms. Alma Au Yeung, Greater China Affairs Advisor at the Office of the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
“It is a privilege to formalize our partnership with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. By combining cutting-edge humanoid robotics research and development with dedicated industry talent development, UBTECH aims to accelerate the region’s industrial modernization. Together, we look forward to playing an active role in Ras Al Khaimah’s economic transition and supporting long-term technological progress across the UAE.”
-Ms. Claudia Chen, Overseas Sales Director of UBTECH Robotics
The initiative further reinforces Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to sustainable technological adoption and economic diversification, positioning the Emirate as an agile living laboratory for pioneering global enterprises.
