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China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Dubai Serves as Commercial Launchpad for Chinese Business Expansion Across Global Markets

Senior executives from major Chinese enterprises highlighted Dubai as a strategic hub for trade and investment expansion across the Gulf and globally. The statements were issued ahead of the Dubai Business Forum – China, scheduled for 14 October in Shenzhen by Dubai Chambers. Companies including BYD, Tencent Cloud, Baidu, Huawei Cloud, and China Merchants Capital emphasized deepening bilateral corridors aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 expands programme to 75 events with China forum

Abu Dhabi Global Market announced that Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 will expand to 75 events across eight stages from 7 to 10 December 2026. The programme introduces dedicated bilateral forums focused on China, South Korea, the United States, and the European Union to bolster cross-border investment. Over 300 global financial leaders representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets are confirmed to attend.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE Holds Inaugural Investment Majlis in New York on Supply Chains

UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the inaugural UAE Investment Majlis in New York on September 26, 2026. The forum focused on resilient supply chains, smart logistics, and strategic cross-border infrastructure initiatives. Officials highlighted the UAE's regulatory climate to draw foreign investment into ports, multimodal transit, and AI logistics.

Industry News
Source: streamlinefeed.co.ke

China Scraps Two-Thirds of Overseas Coal Projects as Renewables Expand in UAE

A new joint study by CREA and PACS reveals that China has cancelled 67 percent of overseas coal power projects planned prior to its 2021 UN pledge, eliminating 61.5 gigawatts of capacity. The report highlights that operational China-linked renewable generation has now surpassed the potential power output of cancelled coal projects in the UAE, Brazil, and Tanzania. However, researchers warn that private Chinese investments in captive coal power continue to present loopholes.

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