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UAE US Treasury Holdings Reach 116.1 Billion Dollars as China Holdings Drop

The United Arab Emirates increased its holdings of US Treasury bonds to $116.1 billion in August, rising by $6 billion compared to July 2026, according to US Treasury Department data reported by Voice of Emirates. In contrast, China's holdings fell to $590.7 billion from $618 billion, hitting their lowest level since August 2008. Total foreign holdings of US Treasuries edged up to $9.331 trillion during the month.

Industry News

World Police Summit Dialogue in Dubai Focuses on AI and Anti-Money Laundering

The World Police Summit convened a preparatory dialogue session at the Dubai Police Officers' Club to examine AI applications and anti-money laundering enforcement. Diplomatic representatives from countries including China, the US, and the UK joined UAE officials and technology executives ahead of the main summit in November 2026. Discussions focused on deploying real-time intelligence and public-private partnerships to disrupt transnational financial crime networks.

China–UAE News

Malaysia and China Discuss Advancing ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Ties and Currency Settlement

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing to advance trilateral economic cooperation between ASEAN, China, and the GCC. Discussions focused on building toward a trilateral agreement and promoting greater use of the Chinese renminbi in China-GCC trade. Officials noted that expanded local currency trade could impact exchange rates among the renminbi, the Malaysian ringgit, and GCC currencies.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE develops AI tool to detect trade barriers and guide exporters

The UAE is creating an artificial intelligence platform to quickly identify international trade barriers and steer exporters toward alternative markets. The tool evaluates global tariffs and recommends substitute commercial partners to protect domestic businesses amid growing trade protectionism.