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.

China–UAE News

China-MENA Trade Hits $329.3 Billion as Crude Oil Imports Drop

Chinese trade with 23 Middle East and North Africa countries declined 12 percent year-on-year to $329.3 billion during the first nine months of 2026. The contraction was driven by a 38.6 percent drop in crude oil imports, while automotive exports and UAE transit volumes showed resilience.

China–UAE News

Sovereign Wealth Inflows to Mainland China and Hong Kong Surge 190 Percent

Sovereign wealth funds deployed $14.2 billion into mainland China and Hong Kong in the first nine months of 2026, up roughly 190% from all of 2025. Gulf sovereign funds contributed nearly 70% of the total, with UAE funds ADIA and Mubadala deploying a combined $3.3 billion.

Industry News

China Middle East Crude Imports Fall as Vehicle Shipments Hold Steady

Chinese customs data shows trade with 23 Middle East and North Africa countries reached $329.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026. Crude oil imports from the region fell 38.6% year-on-year amid shipping frictions, while passenger vehicle exports totaled $15.9 billion.