Middle East

China–UAE News

Sharjah Book Authority and Chinese Delegation Discuss Educational Publishing and Rights Exchange

The Sharjah Book Authority hosted a delegation of 13 representatives from six Chinese publishing and education enterprises to explore bilateral cooperation. Discussions focused on expanding copyright exchanges, educational distribution, and participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair. Sharjah Publishing City also presented its infrastructure for international publishing firms seeking regional headquarters.

Industry News

China and Saudi Arabia Expand Seawater Desalination and Engineering Collaboration

Saudi utility developer ACWA Power and Chinese partners plan to expand engineering and technological collaboration in seawater desalination. Speaking at the 2026 World Marine Development Forum in Qingdao, an ACWA Power executive highlighted opportunities in mineral extraction from brine and advanced membrane research.

Industry News

Saudi PIF-Backed Scopely Invests in Chinese Game Developer Baokela Alongside Tencent

Scopely South East Asia, an operating arm of Saudi PIF-owned Savvy Games Group, has completed an equity investment in Shanghai Baokela Network Technology Co. Baokela, founded by game producer Chen Min, previously secured a 20% founding stake from Tencent. The deal marks Scopely's third strategic investment in China's digital entertainment sector.

China–UAE News

Saudi Arabia Concludes Formal Participation in Cross-Border CBDC Platform Project mBridge

The Saudi Central Bank has concluded its formal participation in Project mBridge following the completion of its proof-of-concept phase. The multilateral central bank digital currency project remains co-anchored by the People's Bank of China, the Central Bank of the UAE, and the BIS Innovation Hub.