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China–UAE News
Source: Moneycontrol.com

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
Source: QSR Media Asia

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
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

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.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Baker McKenzie

UAE Issues Cabinet Decision No. 107 on Combating Commercial Fraud

The UAE Cabinet has issued Cabinet Decision No. 107 of 2026 as the implementing regulation for Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2023 on Combating Commercial Fraud. The regulation establishes detailed procedures for inspections, product seizures, mandatory recalls, and formal settlements. It also sets stricter reporting deadlines and defines direct intervention powers for the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.

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