The Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates has formalized a new partnership with Jereh Group through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing an integrated clean energy and industrial platform in the UAE. The agreement underscores ongoing efforts to reinforce bilateral economic cooperation between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China, while further positioning the UAE as a strategic base for advanced manufacturing and next-generation energy technologies. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Abdrulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, alongside Li Weibin, Executive President of Jereh Group.
Under the terms outlined, Jereh Group’s investment plan is structured around four key elements, forming a cohesive integrated clean energy ecosystem. Central to the initiative is the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technology, designed to deliver stable, zero-carbon baseload power. Complementing this is the development of an anode material manufacturing facility with a planned capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum, as well as the introduction of lithium battery recycling capabilities. The design of the platform ensures operational integration, with SMR-generated energy intended to directly supply the anode material plant. Implementation is expected to proceed in phases over a three to five-year period, reinforcing the concept of an integrated clean energy model.
The proposed anode material facility is expected to contribute to the UAE’s broader objective of advancing domestic industrial capacity and scaling up advanced manufacturing capabilities. At the same time, the clean energy components embedded within this integrated clean energy platform are aligned with the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, which prioritizes expanding the share of low-carbon energy while maintaining a secure and diversified infrastructure base. The initiative also reflects the country’s ambition to lead in adopting advanced energy applications, strengthening its appeal as a destination for large-scale industrial and technology investments.
The Ministry of Investment will take an active role in facilitating Jereh Group’s expansion, reinforcing its mandate to attract capital into high-growth sectors and promote sustainable economic development.
Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, stated: “The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation and industry, and Jereh Group’s commitment to developing an integrated industrial and energy platform in the UAE is a powerful testament to that.”
Li Weibin, Executive President of Jereh Group, added: “Through this partnership, we are able to align our business with the nation’s ambitious vision, benefit from its dynamic investment ecosystem, and demonstrate our capabilities across clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.”
