China–UAE News

Mubadala Prioritises Asia and China Expansion Alongside UAE Tech and Logistics Projects

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala plans to maintain an annual investment scale of 39 billion US dollars, targeting expanded asset allocation in China, South Korea, India, and Japan. Simultaneously, the UAE and Qatar have launched major commercial and technology initiatives, including a 1.8 billion AED expansion at Dubai CommerCity and preparations for Doha to host the World Investment Forum.

Policy & Legal Updates

Global Wealth Mobility Shifts Toward Diversification as UAE Inquiries Rise

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly establishing cross-border residence portfolios rather than fully relocating their primary homes, according to an analysis in CEOWORLD magazine. Data from Henley & Partners recorded a 41% rise in inquiries from UAE-based clients between late 2025 and early 2026 as residents seek multi-jurisdiction optionality. The investment migration firm has also moved away from headline millionaire migration forecasts to focus on sovereign residency diversification.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Ranks 46th Globally in Fraser Institute Economic Freedom of the World Report

The UAE ranked 46th globally and second in the Arab world with an overall score of 7.42 out of 10 in the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report. The country led the Gulf in legal systems and property rights as well as international trade freedom. Bahrain ranked first in the region at 40th globally.

China–UAE News

US and China Compete for AI and Cloud Infrastructure Across the Gulf

Chinese technology investments in the Gulf Arab states are increasingly intersecting with American technology footprints, particularly across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. While China supplies cloud services, 5G networks, and smart-city systems, the US provides advanced graphics processing units and leading foundation models. Both regional governments are simultaneously pursuing sovereign computing capabilities while balancing partnerships across both ecosystems.