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China–UAE News
Source: The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

China’s Technology Strategy Expands Across Gulf Industrial and Digital Sectors

China is increasingly integrating its new quality productive forces framework into Gulf diversification programs, spanning renewable energy, AI, and digital networks. Gulf sovereign wealth funds and technology firms are adjusting their investment strategies amid mounting U.S.-China technological competition and regional risks. Meanwhile, Chinese firms are expanding industrial footprints in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: GulfToday

UAE Nuclear Regulator Reviews Barakah Plant Operations and Regulatory Developments

The Board of Management of the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation met to review operational and regulatory updates across the nuclear sector. Discussions addressed the operations of the four units at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, environmental monitoring initiatives, and research and development projects. The board was also briefed on an Agentic AI transformation programme designed to enhance digital public services and regulatory operations.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

DMCC Chief Urges Including Fertiliser Minerals in Global Critical Mineral Frameworks

DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem stated that fertiliser components such as potash, phosphate rock, and sulphur must be treated as critical minerals for food security. Writing in Gulf News, he highlighted Dubai's trading infrastructure and proposed applying the Dubai Critical Minerals Standard to fertiliser inputs. The UAE remains the world's leading exporter of sulphur, with exports previously projected to reach 11.4 million tonnes annually by 2029.

Industry News
Source: Anadolu Agency

Gulf-to-China Tanker Freight Rates Surge Fivefold Amid Hormuz Shipping Disruptions

Crude oil shipping costs on the TD3C route from the Arabian Gulf to China rose by 406% to reach $229.76 per metric ton at the end of September. The sharp increase in VLCC tanker rates has forced regional crude producers to deepen price discounts to remain competitive in Asian markets. Saudi Arabia reduced its official selling price for Arab Light crude by $3 per barrel for November.

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