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Source: TradeArabia

UAE Expands China Ties with MoIAT Delegation and Mubadala Investment Plans

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is attending the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai to explore industrial and smart manufacturing partnerships. Concurrently, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company announced plans to expand its Chinese investments by 15% to 20% annually. The initiatives focus on priority sectors including technology, robotics, life sciences, and energy transition.

China–UAE News
Source: Arab News

Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Exceeds $571 Billion Across Past Decade

Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion dirhams ($571.8 billion) between 2016 and 2025, expanding 23 percent in 2025. Chinese direct investment into Dubai surged 179 percent year-on-year to 3.4 billion dirhams in 2025, with active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reaching 6,650 by September 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai Chambers Chairman Highlights Chinese Tech Role in Al Maktoum Airport Expansion

Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori stated that Chinese tech systems will play a key role in expanding Al Maktoum International Airport. The $34.9 billion project aims to incorporate Chinese operational expertise in passenger processing and automation. The airport's expansion targets an eventual capacity of 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo.

China–UAE News
Source: 21st Century Business Herald

Mubadala Plans 15% to 20% Annual Expansion in China Investments

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company plans to accelerate its investments in China by 15% to 20% annually over the coming years. Managing $385 billion in global assets, the fund has deployed over $20 billion in China since 2015. The strategy focuses on concentrated investments in life sciences, energy transition, infrastructure, and technology.

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