The Ministry of Investment, UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jereh Group to develop an integrated clean energy and industrial platform in the UAE.
The MoU aims to deepen bilateral economic ties between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China, and positions the UAE as a regional hub for next-generation energy technology and advanced manufacturing.
It was signed by Mohammad Abdrulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, and Li Weibin, Executive President of Jereh Group.
Jereh Group’s investment plan encompasses four components: 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 target capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum; and the creation of lithium battery recycling capabilities.
The platform is designed to be integrated, with Jereh Group’s SMR deployment intended to directly power its own anode material plant, to be deployed on a phased basis over the next three to five years.
The anode material manufacturing facility will support the UAE’s ambition to expand advanced manufacturing and strengthen domestic industrial capabilities. The platform’s clean energy components align with the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, which targets a greater share of low-carbon power in the energy mix alongside continued investment in secure, diversified energy infrastructure.
The deployment of this integrated platform also positions the UAE as an early adopter of advanced energy applications, further reinforcing its attractiveness as a destination for large-scale technology and industrial investment.
The Ministry of Investment will play an active role in supporting Jereh Group’s growth in the UAE. This MoU reinforces the ministry’s mandate to attract and facilitate investment in high-growth sectors, while positioning the UAE as a global hub and catalyst for cross-border investment, energy security, and sustainable development.
