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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Expands Trade and Investment Partnerships During UN General Assembly Engagements

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded trade and investment meetings at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 28, 2026. The discussions aimed to expand bilateral trade flows, mobilize private capital, and bolster international commercial corridors. The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader strategy to enhance market access for foreign enterprises.

China–UAE News
Source: JD Corporate Blog

JINGDONG Property Partners With KEZAD Group for 150,000-Square-Metre Abu Dhabi Logistics Facility

JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure arm of China's JD.com, has signed an agreement with KEZAD Group to establish an advanced logistics hub in Abu Dhabi. The project covers approximately 150,000 square metres in KEZAD Area A (Al Ma'mourah) and is scheduled for delivery in 2028. Once operational, the smart facility is projected to generate roughly 1,000 direct jobs across logistics, distribution, and administration.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Clyde & Co

UAE Central Bank Licensees Permitted to Conduct Regulated Virtual Asset Activities

The UAE Capital Market Authority issued Resolution No. (16/Chairman) of 2026 permitting Central Bank-licensed institutions, excluding insurance firms, to conduct regulated virtual asset operations. Regulated activities include trading, brokerage, custody, and operating alternative trading systems. The measure removes the requirement for banks to establish separate licensed legal entities.

China–UAE News
Source: Seoul Economic Daily

China Outbound Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion, MOFCOM Data Shows

China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, according to Ministry of Commerce data. The UAE served as the top regional recipient in the Middle East, attracting $2.6 billion in net direct investment. Total Chinese direct investment stock in the UAE expanded to $12.47 billion, led by logistics, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.

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