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UAE Publishes List of 100 Global Universities Eligible for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa

The UAE has released an official list of 100 global universities whose graduates qualify to apply for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa under the University Graduates category. The institution ranking is determined by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The roster features prestigious international universities across the US, the UK, Europe, and Asia, including Chinese and Hong Kong institutions.

Industry News

AIIB Opens 11th Annual Meeting in Doha Focused on Infrastructure Financing

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank opened its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Doha under the theme 'Tomorrow's Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation'. Qatari Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and AIIB President Zou Jiayi met to discuss cross-border project funding and digital infrastructure. The multilateral bank holds $100 billion in capital and plans to commit $75 billion by 2030.

Industry News

Tyumen Energy Forum Expands Ties Between Chinese Entities and UAE’s ADNOC

The XI International Industrial and Energy Forum in Tyumen featured participation from Chinese energy companies and the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. ADNOC advanced supplier qualification frameworks covering 60 approved technical standards, while Chinese and Gulf entities signed commercial pacts across upstream services, LNG shipping, and decarbonization technologies.

China–UAE News

JD.com arm signs deal to build 150,000-square-metre logistics hub at Abu Dhabi’s Kezad

Jingdong Property, the infrastructure and asset-management arm of JD.com, has signed an agreement with Kezad Group to develop a 150,000-square-metre warehousing complex in Abu Dhabi. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the hub is expected to create approximately 1,000 direct jobs. The project will feature automated warehousing systems and digital operations technology.