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The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is conducting its inaugural delegation to China from 21 to 30 September 2026 across Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing. Led by Undersecretary Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, the mission aims to accelerate healthcare innovation and bilateral partnerships. The delegation also invited Chinese industry leaders to the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026.
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and Huawei celebrated the graduation of 37 UAE nationals from the Nafis International Programme on October 8, 2026. The two-month programme included four weeks of coursework in the UAE and four weeks of hands-on training at Huawei's Shenzhen campus. All graduates attained the Huawei Certified ICT Associate credential in fields including AI and 5G.
Officials from Sharjah and the Chinese Consulate in Dubai met to discuss expanding cooperation in technology, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. Discussions included a proposal to set up a Chinese cultural institute in Sharjah, backed by expanding economic ties that saw bilateral trade reach AED 6.3 billion in 2025.
Global asset management firm Capital Group has secured a financial services licence from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. The licence authorizes the firm to conduct regulated investment management, trading, and fund distribution within the financial free zone. According to ADGM, asset managers setting up in the hub during the first half of 2026 collectively managed over $2.1 trillion.
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