Follow the trade, investment and partnerships bringing China and the UAE closer together.
Saudi Arabian Refineries Company announced that its one-year non-binding memorandum of understanding with UAE-based Go Energy has expired without reaching a definitive agreement. The company stated that the expiration involves no financial obligations or impact on its financial results. SARCO continues to hold a separate hydrogen cooperation agreement signed in May with China's Ally Hydrogen Energy.
UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on October 13, 2026. The two officials reviewed bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework and discussed expanding cooperation in key sectors. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to broaden trade and investment opportunities and maintain regular diplomatic consultation.
A UAE delegation attended the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai to expand industrial partnerships and technology exchange. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, officials presented national incentives to Chinese enterprises in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and supply chains.
China's tax authorities announced a reduction in the value-added tax export rebate for new energy vehicles from 13 percent to 9 percent, effective April 1, 2027. The measure affects battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle shipments to foreign markets including the Gulf. Domestic consumption tax refund and exemption structures remain unchanged.
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