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WeRide Launches Global Insurance Program with Ping An and Allianz for Autonomous Fleets

Autonomous driving technology firm WeRide has launched a global insurance partnership program naming Ping An P&C and Allianz Insurance Singapore as inaugural partners. The initiative establishes customized Level 4 insurance coverage across international markets, including active commercial robotaxi operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The framework aims to support the operational scaling of tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles globally.

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UAE Lender Mashreq Injects $125 Million to Expand Hong Kong Operations

Dubai-based Mashreq has injected $125 million to strengthen its operations in Hong Kong as commercial ties between the UAE and China deepen. The capital injection is aimed at scaling the bank's growth in the territory to serve cross-border trade, investment, and wealth management clients. The move aligns with a broader strategy among Gulf financial institutions to broaden their Asian footprint.

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Bank of China Dubai Debuts 2 Billion Yuan Yulan Bond on Nasdaq Dubai

Bank of China Dubai listed the Middle East and North Africa's first Yulan-structure offshore bond on Nasdaq Dubai, raising 2 billion yuan. The two-year issue tightened 50 basis points from initial guidance after receiving bids more than five times the offer. Sovereign accounts secured over 30 per cent of the allocation amid Beijing's push to broaden international renminbi investment.

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Rubu’ Qarn Concludes Science and Innovation Visits to China and South Korea

The Rubu' Qarn Centre for Science and Technology completed official visits to Shenzhen, China, and Seoul, South Korea, in October 2026. The delegation met with technology firms, universities, and scientific institutions to review practices in applied research and talent development. The initiative aims to support Sharjah's technology and innovation ecosystem through prospective joint projects.