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China–UAE News
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: 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.

China–UAE News
Source: Gulf Daily News

Mashreq Bank Issues Inaugural 1 Billion Yuan Dim Sum Bond

Dubai-based Mashreq Bank has priced its debut three-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bond at CNH 1 billion ($149.3 million) with a fixed coupon of 2.50%. The offering marks the lender's first public issuance in the offshore Chinese renminbi market and reached peak order books of CNH 2.3 billion. Bank leadership stated that the transaction strengthens capital market linkages between the UAE, China, and Hong Kong under the Belt and Road Initiative.

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