Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has departed on an official state visit to China following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral agenda focuses on expanding investment in energy, logistics, and manufacturing after bilateral trade exceeded $25 billion in 2025. Discussions also aim to accelerate negotiations on the China-GCC comprehensive free trade agreement.
DEWA International has signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Shanghai Electric to explore joint energy and water investments in international markets. The partnership targets sectors including solar, wind, energy storage, desalination, green hydrogen, and power transmission.
Dubai-headquartered Emirates Shipping Line has announced plans to launch its China Red Sea Connector service in November 2026. The route will connect three major Chinese commercial ports directly with key Red Sea destination ports. The service offers fixed departures and dedicated port calls to support growing cargo demand between China and the Middle East.
Chinese-backed EV and mobility firm ROX has delivered its first batch of 100 luxury SUVs assembled at its manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. The vehicles carry the official 'Made in the Emirates' mark and were produced at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD).
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