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UAE US Treasury Holdings Reach 116.1 Billion Dollars as China Holdings Drop

The United Arab Emirates increased its holdings of US Treasury bonds to $116.1 billion in August, rising by $6 billion compared to July 2026, according to US Treasury Department data reported by Voice of Emirates. In contrast, China's holdings fell to $590.7 billion from $618 billion, hitting their lowest level since August 2008. Total foreign holdings of US Treasuries edged up to $9.331 trillion during the month.

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Chery Auto to Sign L4 Robotaxi Strategic Agreement With UAE Firm K2

Chery Auto announced plans to showcase its factory-integrated Level 4 Robotaxi and sign a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE-based K2. The signing will take place at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, from October 19 to 23. The agreement aims to support the international commercial deployment of Chery's autonomous vehicles.

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Dubai Business Women Council Convenes Shenzhen Roundtable on Bilateral Trade and Investment

The Dubai Business Women Council hosted a business roundtable in Shenzhen on October 17, 2026, as part of the Dubai Business Forum – China organized by Dubai Chambers. Chaired by Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, the session convened 30 senior Emirati and Chinese businesswomen to discuss commercial partnerships and cross-border expansion.

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Abu Dhabi Health Department Concludes Inaugural Life Sciences Mission to China

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has concluded its inaugural health and life sciences mission to China, conducting 32 meetings and site visits across Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Discussions focused on artificial intelligence, precision oncology, next-generation biologics, and clinical research partnerships. Follow-up engagements are scheduled for the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, with 24 Chinese organisations invited.