A record number of Chinese exhibitors are showcasing innovations at EVIS 2025, running from April 21-23 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, signaling China's strong push to expand its global electric vehicle (EV) presence.
Latest EV technology is taking center stage at this year's summit, with a notable surge in Chinese participation. Their offerings, including electric vehicles, charging stations, and even flying cars, have emerged as key attractions, drawing significant attention from attendees.
Chinese EVs are earning praise for their smart features, extended range, and enhanced safety, adding to an already strong showing at the event.
"The exhibition is growing year by year and the active participation from China is increasing. So for this edition we have more than 100 partners and exhibitors in the show. We have more than 15 Chinese exhibiting companies and the numbers are growing year by year because also of the relation between China and UAE and because of China's manufacturing is advanced," said Hesham Al Bahri, Executive Director of Nirvana MICE, official organizer of the event.
"We chose the Middle Eastern market not only because of its promising future prospects, but also because of its strategic reach into Europe and Africa," said Lu Fan, CEO of a Shenzhen-based technology company.
"The collaboration between the UAE and China has always been there, it is a strategic collaboration: oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and also in the EV business. And we have seen a major uptake in terms of the EV cars that have been imported from China. We see that the quality, the range of all those EV cars are excellent, and there has been a very big uptake in the country," said Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates.
China takes center stage at EVIS 2025 in Abu Dhabi with record exhibitor turnout
China takes center stage at EVIS 2025 in Abu Dhabi with record exhibitor turnout
Cuba held rallies and marches in all provinces on Thursday to celebrate the May Day International Workers' Day, with workers unions, citizens, and global visitors gathered at Havana's Revolution Square for a grand parade.
The May Day parades have been an annual tradition in the country since the victory of the 1959 revolution. For this year, the parades called for solidarity amid global economic turbulence and higher U.S. sanctions.
Started in the early morning, enthusiastic marchers and union workers grouped in blocs representing different unions, holding banners with all kinds of slogans to show support for the government and celebrate the national event.
The parade was presided over by top Cuban government and Communist Party leaders including former President Raul Castro, current President Miguel Diaz-Canel, and Premier Manuel Marrero.
In his remarks at the rally, Cuban Workers' Confederation leader Ulises Guilarte said that this year's celebration took place amid a complex world scenario, marked by the rise of a new and dangerous imperialist offensive. However, Cuban people will keep struggling for a better future, noted Guilarte.
The island country has long been coping with an economic crisis marked by high inflation, shortages, and U.S. sanctions, but the crowds showed their support for the government with the enthusiastic march.
"The revolution remains alive, our revolution will keep advancing; and despite the difficulties we are facing, we are still living a happy life, and we are eager to reach new and nice achievements for our nation," said Lucia Rodriguez, a local demonstrator.
More than 1,000 social activists from around the world also joined the celebration at the Revolution Square, demonstrating against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba.
"I can imagine, due to the blockade, that Cuba needs to have strong relationships of solidarity, so I'm so happy I can be here, and be part of those relationships," said a Canadian activist during the event.
Cuba holds rallies, parades to celebrate International Workers' Day
