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Source: gCaptain

US Targets Iran Rail, Industrial Networks, and Intermediaries in UAE and China

The U.S. Treasury Department announced expanded sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast, designating Iran's rail and automotive sectors under Executive Order 13902. The measures penalize dozens of entities, including suppliers and financial intermediaries based in the UAE, China, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Germany. The action also targets heavy machinery, steel export channels, and the Russia-linked A7 shadow banking network.

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Source: Arabian Business

Chinese FDI in UAE Surges to $2.6 Billion as Business Expansion Accelerates

China's outbound direct investment into the UAE reached $2.6 billion, more than tripling compared to the previous reporting year and lifting cumulative investment stock to $12.47 billion. Meanwhile, bilateral non-oil trade crossed $100 billion alongside major expansions by Chinese firms in autonomous driving, financial services, logistics, and energy.

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Source: UECN

Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion as Financial Presence Grows

China's outbound direct investment to the UAE expanded to $2.6 billion, more than tripling the previous year's total. Beijing-based China Securities received regulatory licensing from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to establish a regional office in DIFC. Concurrently, JINGDONG Property finalized an agreement to develop a 150,000-square-metre logistics complex in Abu Dhabi's KEZAD zone.

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