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Dubai to Host RISE Summit on China-Gulf Infrastructure Financing

Over 250 global institutional investors, sovereign wealth fund executives, and infrastructure developers will gather in Dubai on October 14, 2026, for the inaugural RISE Summit. The event includes a panel featuring CICC's DIFC branch leadership focusing on cross-border capital deployment connecting China, the Gulf, and international markets. Discussions will address investments in transport, AI data centers, and renewable energy.

China–UAE News

Omoda & Jaecoo to Unveil Omoda X and Hybrid Tech at China Summit

Automotive brand OMODA & JAECOO will debut its OMODA X crossover and new hybrid technology at its International User Summit in Wuhu, China, from October 18 to 24. The company stated that the models and technologies target motorists in the UAE, where its cumulative vehicle deliveries are expected to surpass 6,000 by the end of September 2026. The summit will also demonstrate the brand's AiMOGA robotics ecosystem, featuring humanoid and quadruped robots.

China–UAE News

HSBC Names UAE and Mainland China Among Top Eight Emerging Markets Through 2027

In an emerging markets strategy report, HSBC identified eight favoured equity markets for investors through 2027, including mainland China and the UAE. The bank upgraded the United Arab Emirates and Colombia from neutral to outperform, while maintaining overweight ratings on mainland China, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, and Hungary. The report cited artificial intelligence growth, infrastructure investments, and economic resilience as key drivers.

Industry News

SABIC Backs Rongsheng in 67.5 Billion Yuan Zhoushan Petrochemical Project

China's Rongsheng Group is advancing a 67.5 billion yuan new materials petrochemical complex on Jintang Island in Zhoushan with strategic capital from Saudi Arabia's SABIC. The project targets high value-added downstream chemical products including performance resins and specialty polyesters. The collaboration establishes an integrated cross-border supply chain combining Gulf energy resources with Chinese engineering and manufacturing.