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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.

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UAE Invites Chinese Companies to Expand Industrial and Manufacturing Partnerships

The United Arab Emirates has formally invited Chinese enterprises to explore manufacturing partnerships and investment opportunities across key industrial sectors. Priority focus areas include advanced manufacturing, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and healthcare research and development. UAE authorities highlighted enablers including 100 percent foreign ownership, streamlined corporate taxes, and the National In-Country Value programme.

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Dubai Chambers Leads Largest Trade Delegation to China for Shenzhen Business Forum

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Dubai Chambers is leading Dubai's largest economic delegation to China to attend the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14. Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion by 2025, marking a 172-fold increase over 35 years. China currently stands as Dubai's largest trading partner globally.

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Mistral Unveils AI Model in Abu Dhabi Benchmarking Against Chinese Competitors

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral unveiled its new model, Mistral Large 4, at an event in Abu Dhabi on October 6, 2026. Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch stated the open-weight system surpasses Chinese competitors in specific areas, including cybersecurity. The announcement follows Mistral's move in August 2026 to offer Beijing-based Z.ai's GLM 5.3 model to its customers.