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EPA Signs Pacts to Connect Emirati, Chinese, and Regional Publishers at SIBF

The Emirates Publishers Association signed two Memoranda of Understanding at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair to bolster sector competitiveness. A partnership with Publishing 3.0+ focuses on an Arabic-Chinese pilot translation initiative and connects publishers across the UAE, Hong Kong, and mainland China. A second agreement with the Sharjah Media Council aims to streamline procedures and improve sector services.

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Former US Officials Detail AI Chip Diffusion Rules for UAE and Middle East

In a book excerpt published by The Wire China, former US government officials Ben Buchanan and Tantum Collins detailed how Washington drafted the 'diffusion rule' to oversee advanced AI chip exports. The framework was created to manage semiconductor sales to Middle Eastern nations including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The policy aimed to balance diplomatic ties with key regional partners while restricting potential leakage of US AI technologies to China.

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Abu Dhabi Property Deals Hit Dh171 Billion as Chinese Inflows Rise

Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached Dh171.26 billion in the first nine months of 2026, a 76 percent year-on-year surge. Foreign direct investment from non-resident individual buyers doubled to Dh17.22 billion, with Chinese investors named among the top sources of capital.

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China Seeks to Expand Peaceful Nuclear Energy Cooperation With GCC and UAE

China has expressed readiness to broaden cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council and ASEAN in the peaceful use of nuclear technology. Speaking at a forum in Kuala Lumpur, China Atomic Energy Authority head Shan Zhongde welcomed GCC representatives for the first time, with the United Arab Emirates among nations presenting national nuclear development reports. Planned collaborations focus on small modular reactors, nuclear fusion, and technical talent exchange.