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Speaking at the Dubai FinTech Summit, Bank of Singapore CEO Jason Moo outlined the complementary roles of Dubai and Singapore as global wealth hubs. The private bank reported increasing interest from Chinese conglomerates and investors looking to deploy wealth into Dubai, supported by dedicated China coverage at its DIFC branch.
ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi featured engineering and marine technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency and operational reliability of offshore energy projects while lowering costs. Exhibitors including MER Marine Technologies and Luftsis presented specialised solutions ranging from seabed surveying to advanced offshore HVAC and IoT monitoring systems.
Global fintech platform Lianlian DigiTech has officially opened its Middle East regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The move builds on the firm's Category 3D Payment Service Provider licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The hub will provide cross-border payment, foreign exchange, and treasury management services to support trade between China and the Middle East.
GT LINES, the container shipping division of UAE-based Gulftainer Group, has partnered with Chinese carriers to operate two direct China–Khorfakkan shipping routes. The arrangements include an upgraded KCX 1 service in a five-vessel consortium and cooperation with CULines on the KCX 5 service. Both services are scheduled to begin in early November 2026.
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