China–UAE News

UAE MoIAT Concludes Shanghai Mission to Promote Advanced Industrial Partnerships

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has concluded its mission to the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. Officials engaged in bilateral meetings and factory tours focused on robotics, smart manufacturing, and automation under the 'Factory Forward UAE' initiative. The delegation also highlighted UAE industrial incentives to attract Chinese advanced manufacturing enterprises.

China–UAE News

UAE Delegation Meets Hong Kong Financial Secretary to Advance Economic Cooperation

Senior UAE officials met with Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan on the sidelines of the Asian Financial Forum. The discussions centered on advancing bilateral economic cooperation between the UAE and Hong Kong/China. The UAE delegation included the UAE Ambassador to China, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, and the UAE Consul General in Hong Kong.

China–UAE News

Questions Mount Over Saudi Arabia’s Withdrawal From China-Led mBridge Payment Project

The Saudi Central Bank has ended its formal participation in Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform developed with China and the UAE. While the central bank stated that its exit was planned following a completed proof-of-concept phase in May 2025, the disclosure has prompted debate over geopolitical pressures and non-dollar settlement systems. The platform continues operations among remaining central banks, including China, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

Industry News

Abu Dhabi in Talks to License TAMM AI GovTech Platform to US Cities

Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global to license and export its AI-powered unified government services platform to foreign administrations. Multiple US municipal governments have engaged in talks to deploy customized versions of the platform, with the first international client expected in the United States. The domestic TAMM portal currently integrates over 1,200 public and private sector services for 4.7 million users.