Bank of China Dubai Branch listed a CNH 2 billion Yulan Bond on Nasdaq Dubai, marking the exchange's first such issuance with yields tightening to 1.60%. Concurrently, Omani and Chinese entities signed 23 strategic agreements in Beijing establishing joint investment funds totaling $1.1 billion. Cumulative Chinese debt listings on Nasdaq Dubai have now surpassed $31.9 billion.
Oman has proposed establishing a preferential bilateral trade and investment agreement with China during talks between Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said and President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The proposed initiative seeks to expand commercial exchanges and create joint investment funds in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, space, and defense. President Xi welcomed closer bilateral ties, describing deepened cooperation with Oman as a shared strategic choice.
The International Financial Centre of Oman announced it will commence company registrations before the close of 2026 ahead of full licensing operations in 2027. Established under Royal Decree No. 8/2026, the centre operates on a common-law framework located at Madinat Al Irfan in Muscat. Dubai-based consultancy Savvy Setup noted the development offers cross-border firms an additional regional option alongside UAE jurisdictions.
Oman and China signed a comprehensive agreement and 14 memoranda of understanding in Beijing, including a formal bilateral currency swap mechanism. The agreements target cooperation in green development, digital currency, securities regulation, and space technology. Chinese direct investment in Oman has reached over 33 billion yuan ($4.6 billion).
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