China–UAE News

CONNECT.XCITE 2026 MENA Concludes in Abu Dhabi, Boosting Chinese Luxury Travel Partnerships

CONNECT.XCITE 2026 MENA concluded its third edition in Abu Dhabi, convening Chinese luxury travel buyers and premium Middle East and Africa tourism partners. The event featured two days of dedicated B2B meetings alongside destination showcases and curated networking events. Organisers stated the initiative aims to translate high-level buyer engagement into commercial itineraries and long-term hospitality collaborations.

China–UAE News

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Visits Fuzhou University During Academic Tour in China

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi visited Fuzhou University during an academic and cultural tour of China. Sheikh Saud addressed students on character, lifelong learning, and cross-border cooperation, and toured historical sites in Fuzhou including Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. He also met with three Emirati university students studying in Guangzhou.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE Updates E-Invoicing Regulations and Sets Deadlines for Large Enterprises

The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced Ministerial Decisions No. 168 and No. 197 of 2026, clarifying compliance rules and provider accreditation for the national e-invoicing programme. Enterprises with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more must appoint an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026, ahead of the mandatory launch on 1 January 2027. The new rules also allow cross-border invoice data storage and introduce a temporary 24-month exemption for formal VAT Tax Group transactions.

China–UAE News

China and UAE Align Strategic Visions as Gulf Sovereign Investments Surge

Emirati and Chinese government delegations convened in Beijing to align China's 15th Five-Year Plan with the 'We the UAE 2031' initiative. The meeting followed record bilateral non-oil trade of $110 billion in 2025 and an influx of Gulf sovereign investments into China.