China–UAE News

UAE Leads 30-Nation Crackdown on AI Fraud Involving China and Leading Tech Companies

The UAE Ministry of Interior led 'Operation Confrontation Ghost', a global initiative uniting 30 countries—including China—and 13 private sector firms such as Huawei and Mastercard to combat cross-border digital fraud. The three-month operation identified over USD 39 billion in scam-linked assets and cryptocurrencies. Law enforcement agencies carried out more than 960 arrests and shut down 29 fraud centres worldwide.

Policy & Legal Updates

China Expands International Commercial Courts to Handle Cross-Border Trade Disputes

China has expanded its network of China International Commercial Courts (CICCs) and dispute-resolution infrastructure since 2018 to handle rising cross-border commercial cases. The national-level court has concluded 37 cases worth over RMB 13.8 billion ($2 billion), while 18 local intermediate courts have established municipal-level CICCs. A Jamestown Foundation study notes that empirical research shows mixed findings regarding domestic bias, with factors like state-owned joint ventures influencing outcomes.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE MoHRE Clarifies End-of-Service Gratuity Calculations and 14-Day Payment Deadline

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued awareness guidance on end-of-service gratuity calculations and employer payment deadlines under the UAE Labour Law. Employers must pay all outstanding dues within 14 days of an employment contract ending. Severance pay is capped at two years' wages and calculated on the employee's final basic salary.

China–UAE News

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Lead 14.2 Billion Dollar Surge into China

Sovereign wealth funds invested $14.2 billion into mainland China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of 2026, marking a near-190% jump from 2025 levels. Gulf sovereign entities accounted for roughly 70% of these inflows, led by Saudi Arabia's PIF alongside UAE funds ADIA and Mubadala.