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Chery Group's premium automotive brand LUXEED has announced plans to expand into the Middle East luxury mobility market, starting with the UAE in Q2 2027. The brand plans to launch a flagship MPV and roll out sales networks across Abu Dhabi and Dubai by the end of 2027.
The China-Global South Project reports that China is deepening its diplomatic and energy ties with Azerbaijan and the UAE. The report reviews bilateral cooperation trends across the energy sector and diplomatic channels. Further detailed project metrics and agreements remain subject to confirmation.
A policy paper by the Middle East Council on Global Affairs examines the GCC currency pegs to the US dollar in light of offshore banking dynamics and increasing trade with China. The research argues that while growing commerce with China weakens the trade rationale for the dollar peg, offshore dollar bank funding keeps oil invoicing tied to the US currency. The author recommends coordinating currency policy across all six GCC states and formalizing liquidity assurances for Bahrain and Oman.
Enterprises from China and the United Arab Emirates participated in the Second Global Digital Forum and the 2026 Digital Solutions Forum in Moscow, which gathered over 1,300 attendees from 111 countries. The forum concluded with 150 agreements and memorandums covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital sovereignty. Among the participants, UAE-based Agile Dynamics and China-based 2Health AI Limited signed memorandums supporting the Digital Sovereignty Index.
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