The ADIPEC 2026 conference in Abu Dhabi concluded with over 50,000 commercial agreements valued at roughly US$67 billion, a 26.4% year-on-year rise. Hosted by ADNOC, the event featured prominent international participation from China, the United States, and Italy.
Abu Dhabi's Masdar City Free Zone plans to open its fourth China office in Beijing as it currently registers six to seven Chinese firms monthly. Chinese enterprises are increasingly establishing operations, research facilities, and tailored products in the UAE.
HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has inaugurated the emirate's first business consultancy in Guangzhou, China. The office is designed to support Chinese companies and expand bilateral trade, investment, and cross-sector collaboration. During the visit, Sheikh Saud also met with Guangdong provincial leadership to discuss bilateral economic ties.
The UAE Ministry of Finance met with an International Monetary Fund mission in Abu Dhabi to review macroeconomic developments and fiscal frameworks. Discussions focused on corporate tax implementation progress and domestic sovereign debt capital markets. The ministry also reviewed its public debt management strategy and debt issuance plan through 2032.
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