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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Big News Network.com

Sharjah Investment Forum Workshops Address UAE Tax Compliance, Supply Chains and Arbitration

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum hosted workshops focused on navigating UAE tax compliance, strengthening supply chain resilience, and resolving commercial disputes. Experts examined how artificial intelligence assists in managing corporate tax, VAT, and e-invoicing while emphasizing that human oversight remains crucial. Sessions also addressed investor protection through commercial arbitration and AI-driven supply chain decision-making.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Big News Network.com

UAE Poised to Become East-West Capital Hub Within Five Years, SIF Hears

Speakers at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum stated that the UAE is positioned to become the primary crossing point for global capital flows between East and West within five years. Industry leaders attributed this trajectory to deliberate regulatory frameworks, dedicated oversight bodies like VARA, and rising investor emphasis on asset custody and trust.

China–UAE News
Source: Magzter

Dubai Targets 20% Manufacturing Share Through Chinese Industrial Partnerships

Dubai is seeking to attract more Chinese manufacturing companies to increase the manufacturing sector's share of its economy to approximately 20%, Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan Al Mansoori said. In an interview on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, Al Mansoori noted the share currently stands between 9% and 11%. Bilateral non-oil trade reached Dh363.5 billion in 2025, and active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reached 6,650 by September 2026.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE and Chinese Central Bank Governors Discuss Closer Financial Cooperation in Bangkok

Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama met with People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng in Bangkok on October 14, 2026. The bilateral discussions focused on central banking cooperation, financial infrastructure links, and cross-border capital flows. Officials noted that bilateral non-oil merchandise trade reached AED 410 billion in 2025.

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