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DIFC Courts Deploys Avalanche Blockchain to Enable Instant Cross-Border Document Verification

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has started issuing court documents linked to NFT-based credentials on the Avalanche C-Chain. The system enables banks, authorities, and counterparties worldwide to verify court orders and hearing records within seconds without storing confidential case data on-chain. The technical solution was developed by Deca4 Advisory and builds on the court's existing distributed ledger initiatives.

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GCC Chief Calls for Tangible Results in Financial Cooperation with China

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi called for concrete progress in cross-border banking cooperation between the GCC and China. The remarks were made during a Bangkok meeting between GCC central bank governors and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng. The discussions aimed at linking financial markets, supporting trade facilitation, and maintaining monetary stability.

China–UAE News

UAE and China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Historic Dubai Bilateral Trade Expansion

UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Concurrently, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed reported that non-oil trade between Dubai and China grew 172-fold over 35 years to AED 363.5 billion in 2025.

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Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Hits $99 Billion as Chinese Investment Triples

Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached approximately $99 billion in 2025, marking an increase of nearly 23 percent year-on-year. Chinese foreign direct investment into Dubai expanded from $326.8 million in 2024 to more than $925.8 million in 2025. The data was released by Dubai Chambers at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen.