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China–UAE News

Acate Selects 40 Brazilian Tech Companies Targeting Expansion into China and UAE

The Santa Catarina Technology Association has selected 40 Brazilian tech firms for the inaugural cohort of its Acate Global Ready internationalization program. Developed in partnership with Canada's Conestoga College Centre for Entrepreneurship, the initiative prepares established tech firms to expand into priority markets including China and the UAE. Participants will receive training in go-to-market strategies and regional intelligence over seven weeks.

China–UAE News

China-MENA Trade Drops 12% as UAE Retains Electrified Vehicle Lead

China's total trade with 23 Middle East and North Africa countries fell 12% to $329.3 billion during the first nine months of 2026, driven by a 38.6% drop in crude oil imports. Despite overall declines, the UAE remained China's top global destination for electrified vehicles at $3.9 billion and imported nearly half of China's $11.7 billion in phone shipments to the region.

China–UAE News

China’s September Crude Imports From UAE Rise While Gulf Inflows Slump

Chinese customs data indicates crude oil imports from the UAE rose 5 percent year-on-year to 733,000 barrels per day in September 2026. Conversely, shipments from Saudi Arabia and Iraq fell substantially, driving an overall 20 percent drop in total imports. Chinese refiners offset Gulf shortfalls by boosting purchases from Russia and Brazil.