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Guangzhou Hosts UAE-GBA Water and Sustainability Dialogue Ahead of UN Conference

The UAE Embassy in Beijing, the UAE Consulate General in Guangzhou, and Sun Yat-sen University co-hosted the UAE-GBA Water and Sustainability Dialogue in Guangzhou. The gathering brought together over 170 representatives from government, business, academia, and finance to prepare for the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. Discussions centered on linking UAE water security initiatives with Greater Bay Area technological capabilities and green investment.

China–UAE News

China Passenger Car Exports to UAE Fall 38.3% in Jan-Aug 2026

Data from Gasgoo Automotive Institute shows China exported 184,908 passenger cars to the UAE in the first eight months of 2026, a 38.3% drop year on year. Despite the decline, the UAE remained China's eighth-largest passenger car export destination and ranked tenth for new energy vehicles with 73,340 units. Gasgoo attributed Middle East export contractions to regional market adjustments amid geopolitical pressures.

China–UAE News

Russia’s A7 Launches Payment Platform Supporting UAE Dirham and Yuan Settlements

Russian fintech firm A7 has launched an international payment platform that allows businesses and individuals to settle invoices using digital assets. The service enables recipients to receive bank transfers in currencies including UAE dirhams and Chinese yuan at a 0.3 percent commission. The platform routes USDT payments on the TRON blockchain into conventional bank accounts via SWIFT.

Industry News

India Slashes U.S. and Russian Crude, Lifting UAE Share to Record 26.5%

According to Indian government data reported by The Hindu, India eliminated crude imports from the U.S. and reduced Russian purchases by 18% in September 2026. The pivot followed the enactment of a new U.S. sanctions law and saw India expand oil purchases from the UAE by 67% month-on-month. The UAE's share of India's crude imports reached an all-time high of 26.5%, with Russia and the UAE together accounting for 60% of total supplies.