Follow the trade, investment and partnerships bringing China and the UAE closer together.
The UAE has unveiled an Abu Dhabi-built probe for its 2028 Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt targeting asteroid 269 Justitia. Gulf states including Saudi Arabia and Oman are advancing domestic space capabilities and infrastructure to diversify their economies. The regional expansion comes as West Asian countries navigate international partnerships between the United States and China.
China has stepped up diplomatic engagements to urge de-escalation between the United States and Iran amid risks to global energy security, according to a Reuters analysis published by Voice of Emirates. While China remains Iran's top oil buyer, its leverage is primarily commercial and balanced against roughly $300 billion in annual trade with Arab Gulf states. The analysis characterizes Beijing as an active observer rather than a decisive mediator as Qatar leads parallel de-escalation talks.
Uber announced it expects to deploy nearly 200 fully driverless vehicles on UAE roads by the end of 2026. The milestone forms part of its global strategy to scale autonomous vehicles on its platform to over 2,000 by late 2027. International driverless operations rely heavily on Chinese autonomous driving partners, including WeRide and Baidu.
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jiangsu Chamber of International Commerce to enhance bilateral trade and investment ties. The agreement establishes a framework to support the expansion of Jiangsu-based enterprises, particularly from Yancheng, into Dubai while assisting Dubai firms entering Jiangsu.
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