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FIA President Discusses Chinese Automaker Interest and Middle East Formula 1 Races

In an interview with The National, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed that the Abu Dhabi and Qatar Formula 1 Grands Prix will proceed as planned despite regional concerns. Sulayem noted that Chinese automakers BYD and Geely have made approaches regarding a potential 12th team entry, which will be evaluated on competitive and commercial merits. He also indicated that a potential return to V8 engines could reduce car weight by 80 kilograms and cut engine costs by at least 50 per cent.

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UAE Non-Oil Trade Nears AED 3 Trillion as China Remains Top Partner

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade expanded 10.1% year-on-year to AED 2.945 trillion in the first nine months of 2026. China maintained its status as the UAE's primary import supplier and largest overall trading partner for non-oil goods. Total non-oil exports rose 21.6% to reach a record AED 705.8 billion.

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China’s Water Technology Exports Grow Amid Middle East Infrastructure Demand

China's exports of water filtration and purification machinery reached approximately $2.05 billion in 2025, marking an increase of about 28% from 2020, according to UN Comtrade data. Chinese companies are expanding their participation in water infrastructure projects across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and parts of Africa. The expansion follows significant domestic investment, with China allocating more than 1.28 trillion yuan to water conservancy in 2025.

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Kazakhstan Integrates Interbank Mobile QR Payments With China, UAE, and Other Partners

The National Bank of Kazakhstan is working to integrate its national mobile payment infrastructure with systems in partner nations, including China and the UAE. Deputy Chairman Binur Zhalenov stated the initiative will enable reciprocal QR code payments for travellers and foreign visitors using their domestic banking apps. Central Asian central banks also agreed to establish regional QR connectivity mechanisms by the end of 2026.