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Source: StreetInsider

China-UAE Investment Cooperation Fund Files Form 13F for Third Quarter

China-UAE Investment Cooperation Fund, L.P. filed its quarterly Form 13F-HR report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended September 30, 2026. The filing was registered on October 28, 2026, according to a notice from StreetInsider. Form 13F filings provide quarterly transparency into U.S.-listed equity holdings held by institutional investment managers.

Industry News
Source: UECN

WGES Highlights $73 Billion GCC Green Debt and UAE Industrial Decarbonisation

The 12th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai reported that outstanding GCC green sukuk and bonds have reached $73 billion. GCC issuers accounted for approximately 40 percent of emerging market US-dollar ESG debt outside China during the first nine months of 2026. Multilateral experts highlighted the UAE's capital reserves and policy frameworks for advancing green hydrogen exports and heavy industry decarbonisation.

China–UAE News
Source: UECN

UAE Central Bank and People’s Bank of China Discuss Cross-Border Financial Cooperation

The Central Bank of the UAE met with the People's Bank of China during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The bilateral talks addressed cross-border payment systems, financial innovation, sustainable finance, and trade settlement connectivity. During the summit, the UAE also confirmed Abu Dhabi as host for the 2029 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: EnterpriseAM

UAE AI Chip Access Deadline and Regional Security Risks Challenge Tech Buildout

Under a US rule published in July, UAE AI compute firms G42 and Core42 hold license-free access to advanced US chips until April 6, 2027. After that date, the companies must restructure as US entities or apply through the Bureau of Industry and Security. Meanwhile, regional data center expansion continues despite physical security risks highlighted by recent infrastructure damage.

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