China–UAE News

Middle East Sovereign Funds Drive Surge in Inflows to China, CNBC Reports

Global sovereign wealth funds deployed $14.2 billion into mainland China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of the year, a 190 percent increase over full-year 2025 volumes. Four Gulf sovereign funds accounted for nearly 70 percent of the total, led by Saudi Arabia's PIF and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Allocations targeted high-growth sectors including artificial intelligence hardware, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and consumer brands.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Digitises Tourist VAT Refunds, Accelerating Processing to 24 Hours

The UAE Federal Tax Authority and Planet Tax Free have implemented a fully digital VAT refund system for departing travelers. The new framework cuts processing times from nine days to one business day for refunds up to Dh35,000.

China–UAE News

China and UAE Discuss Aligning Development Strategies and Expanding Trade Cooperation

On October 22, 2026, Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with an official UAE leadership delegation in Beijing. The two sides discussed aligning China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision to broaden trade and technological investments.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Ministry of Investment Unveils Digital Platform for Global Investors

The UAE Ministry of Investment has launched a centralized digital portal offering foreign investors access to 143 commercial opportunities across six priority sectors. The platform supports the UAE National Investment Strategy 2031, which targets annual inward foreign direct investment of AED 240 billion ($65 billion). Detailed profiles covering all seven emirates are provided to guide project matching with local economic regulations and free-zone benefits.