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Leomars Liao Elected Executive President of Chinese General Chamber of Commerce UAE

Leomars Liao has been elected Executive President of the Council of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce UAE during an event held at the Hilton Dubai Hotel. The chamber's leadership will oversee bilateral trade matchmaking, member services, and preparations for the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention. Nearly 600 attendees, including Chinese diplomatic and commercial officials, attended the handover and gala ceremony.

China–UAE News

Dubai AI Festival Opens With Over 100 Chinese Technology Firms Participating

The Dubai AI Festival 2026 opened on October 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 100 Chinese technology firms. The two-day gathering convenes technology companies, investors, and policymakers to explore commercial artificial intelligence applications across industry and public sectors. DIFC Authority leadership noted that the event serves as a platform to foster bilateral investment and partnerships.

Industry News

World Investment Forum Opens in Doha with Focus on Capital and Infrastructure

The 9th World Investment Forum opened in Doha, bringing together over 5,000 delegates to address cross-border capital allocation. China's Vice Minister of Commerce joined Gulf trade ministers and investors to examine bilateral capital deployment and economic zones. UNCTAD highlighted that cross-border investment into essential infrastructure in developing nations dropped by over 25 percent in early 2026.

Industry News

Gulf States Earmark Over $250 Billion for AI and Data Centers

A report from the Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute indicates Gulf states have allocated over $250 billion for AI and digital ecosystems. Regional computing capacity is projected to expand from 1 gigawatt in 2025 to 3.3 gigawatts by 2030. The analysis highlights the challenge of balancing Western semiconductor compliance with critical tech ties to China.