Middle East

China–UAE News

Abu Dhabi’s L’imad Fund Targets Major Port Investments to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi's $300 billion sovereign wealth fund L'imad Holding plans to deploy billions of dollars into port infrastructure located outside the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative forms part of the UAE's broader strategy to reduce maritime supply route dependency on the contested waterway. The sovereign platform, led by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, recently proposed privatising AD Ports Group to accelerate strategic logistics projects.

China–UAE News

Mubadala Invests $1 Billion in Luckin Coffee and Secures Board Seat

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has invested $1 billion in Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee. Following the investment, Luckin appointed Mubadala executive Philip Yifei Bao to its board of directors effective September 29, 2026. The capital injection comes as Luckin Coffee explores potential expansion into Middle East markets.

China–UAE News

Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo Concludes with $255 Million in China-Arab Deals

The fifth Global Digital Trade Expo concluded in Hangzhou, drawing over 50,000 attendees and securing seven bilateral China-Arab cooperation projects valued at $255 million. Concurrently, Chinese direct investment in the UAE reached $2.6 billion amid expanding operations from major Chinese technology firms. Bilateral partnerships also advanced through financial collaboration between Abu Dhabi Global Market and Shenzhen's Futian District, alongside autonomous driving infrastructure in Dubai.

China–UAE News

China Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion Amid Expanding Tech Footprint

China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, with outbound flows to the Middle East more than doubling and the UAE securing $2.6 billion as the primary recipient. The capital influx represents a more than threefold increase in direct Chinese investment in the UAE over the previous year. Concurrently, major Chinese energy and tech enterprises continue expanding operational footprints in the country, including Meituan's delivery platform Keeta.