Bank of China Dubai Branch listed a CNH 2 billion Yulan Bond on Nasdaq Dubai, marking the exchange's first such issuance with yields tightening to 1.60%. Concurrently, Omani and Chinese entities signed 23 strategic agreements in Beijing establishing joint investment funds totaling $1.1 billion. Cumulative Chinese debt listings on Nasdaq Dubai have now surpassed $31.9 billion.
Major airlines are introducing new international routes in November 2026 amid shifting global traffic flows. Turkish Airlines will add flights to Chengdu Tianfu, while Qatar Airways launches a triangular service connecting Doha with Bogota and Caracas.
Oman has proposed establishing a preferential bilateral trade and investment agreement with China during talks between Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said and President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The proposed initiative seeks to expand commercial exchanges and create joint investment funds in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, space, and defense. President Xi welcomed closer bilateral ties, describing deepened cooperation with Oman as a shared strategic choice.
The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council reviewed its initiatives delivered during Emirati Women's Month 2026, which ran from 28 August to 28 September. Among the cross-border activities, the council partnered with the UAE Embassy in Beijing and the General Women's Union to host a networking forum connecting 30 UAE and Chinese companies. The month-long programme also encompassed retail workshops, business showcases, and cultural entrepreneurship events.
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