Dubai-based port operator DP World announced the launch of the China Africa Link, a weekly maritime shipping service starting in late November 2026. The new route connects Chinese export hubs Shanghai, Ningbo, and Nansha with ports including Port Klang, Dar es Salaam, Maputo, and Singapore. The service integrates with DP World's terminal expansion projects in Maputo and Tanzania.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met in Beijing on November 2, 2026. The two leaders agreed to align development strategies across energy, investment, and high-tech innovation. Discussions also covered broader China-GCC engagement to protect supply chains and regional commercial stability.
Qatar and China deepened bilateral engagement across several sectors, including the renewal of their local currency swap agreement between central banks. The Qatar Financial Centre signed cooperation pacts in Beijing, while Qatari firm Aamal partnered with China Railway Tunnel Group on infrastructure projects.
Bank of China Dubai Branch has listed a CNH 2 billion Yulan Bond on Nasdaq Dubai, marking the exchange's first-ever Yulan Bond listing. The two-year note matures in October 2028 and is dual-listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with an 'A' rating from Fitch Ratings.
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