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UAE Highlights Industrial Ecosystem and Invites Chinese Partnerships at Shanghai Trade Fair

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology attended the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai from 12 to 16 October. The delegation invited Chinese enterprises to explore advanced manufacturing partnerships and direct investment opportunities in the Emirates. Officials held meetings focused on smart manufacturing, automation, and industrial technology transfer.

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EFG Hermes Launches Market-Making and Liquidity Services on Dubai Financial Market

EFG Hermes UAE LLC has introduced market-making and liquidity provision services on the Dubai Financial Market. The service forms part of the exchange's Market Maker programme and provides continuous two-sided quotations for listed securities. Exchange officials stated the initiative aims to enhance trading depth, narrow bid-ask spreads, and attract broader investor participation.

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UAE Urges Joint Gulf Security Action as Attacks Shut Riyadh Airport

The UAE has called for the revival of joint Gulf defence and security cooperation following repeated missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. Operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remained suspended as parts of Saudi airspace were shut down. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stated that economic and energy development initiatives will proceed uninterrupted.

China–UAE News

ForkLog Details Expanding China-UAE Trade Settlements via mBridge and Digital Yuan Rails

A report by ForkLog details how central bank digital currencies and digital rails are transforming cross-border trade settlements between China and the UAE. According to cited Atlantic Council data, the multilateral mBridge platform has processed over 4,000 transactions totaling $55.5 billion, with roughly 95% settled in e-CNY. Furthermore, CNPC and Bank of China established a Macau-UAE settlement corridor, and China's CBETS cross-border system connected participants across the UAE and Qatar.