Follow the trade, investment and partnerships bringing China and the UAE closer together.
The UAE Ministry of Investment and China Securities signed an MoU on October 13, 2026, to enhance bilateral investment and capital flows. The partnership supports China Securities' regional presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre and targets asset management, capital markets advisory, and institutional investor links.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is attending the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The visit focuses on exploring investment partnerships in advanced technology, smart manufacturing, and automation. Participating entities include major UAE industrial, investment, and development organizations.
Members of the UAE Federal National Council took part in the 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges in Tianjin, China. UAE representative Sumaya Abdullah Al Suwaidi highlighted legislative frameworks for industrial and educational partnerships and showcased the Operation 300bn strategy. Discussions centered on advanced technologies, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and industry-academia cooperation.
Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi met with UAE presidential special envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak in Beijing on Tuesday. The two sides reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to expand cooperation across key sectors. Wang reiterated that China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting regional peace and a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East.
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