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Alibaba Cloud to Expand Data Centre Presence in UAE and Globally

Alibaba Cloud announced plans to expand its data centre footprint in the UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, and France over the next 12 months. The expansion supports the company's target of exceeding 20 gigawatts of international capacity by 2032 to meet artificial intelligence computing demand. Alibaba Cloud also introduced three international enterprise AI suites and revealed partnerships with several corporate clients.

China–UAE News

MH Markets Highlights UAE Category 1 Licence and Expansion at iFX EXPO Asia

Online brokerage MH Markets has secured a Category 1 licence from the UAE's Capital Market Authority as part of its international expansion strategy. The broker, which already operates across MENA, Southeast Asia, and China, is planning to expand into Latin America and Europe during 2026. Ahead of its appearance at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, the firm also reported operational metrics and proprietary trading app development.

Policy & Legal Updates

UN Crime Congress Opens in Abu Dhabi to Address Cyber Threats and AI

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in Abu Dhabi, gathering up to 5,000 delegates from over 97 countries. Member states are set to adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration, establishing a five-year international framework on cybercrime, financial crime, and artificial intelligence governance.

Industry News

UAE Draws Increasing Investment Across Non-Oil Sectors Following FDI Growth

Foreign direct investment inflows into the UAE rose 48.7% in 2024 to $45.6 billion, up from $30.7 billion in 2023, according to Analytics Insight. Economic expansion is increasingly propelled by non-oil sectors including artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and financial technology. The country is expanding international market access through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements in line with its 2031 vision.