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Source: Lesha Bank

ChinaAMC HK and Qatar’s Lesha Bank Partner on Shari’a China Equity Fund

China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited and Qatar-based Lesha Bank signed an MOU to launch a Shari'a-compliant All-China active equity fund. The fund provides GCC institutional and high-net-worth investors targeted access to Chinese A-shares, H-shares, and overseas-listed equities. Lesha Bank acts as investment manager, while ChinaAMC (HK) serves as sub-investment manager overseeing portfolio decisions.

China–UAE News
Source: UA.NEWS

UAE Envoy Khaldoon Al Mubarak Holds High-Level Talks with Wang Yi in Beijing

UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to deepen bilateral ties. The meeting reviewed cooperation under the UAE-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2018. Both sides focused on broadening collaboration in key sectors including investment, energy, trade, and advanced technology.

Industry News
Source: https://www.irishsun.com/

Microsoft UAE and G42 Detail AI Deployment at Sharjah Investment Forum

Executives from Microsoft UAE and G42's Inception outlined enterprise applications of agentic AI during Sharjah Investment Forum 2026. The discussion revealed an unnamed Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund is using AI agents to counter-argue investment proposals before human review. Speakers highlighted human-led, agent-operated frameworks across investment screening and procurement operations.

Industry News
Source: Analytics Insight

Standard Chartered Launches Cryptocurrency Trading for Affluent Clients in the UAE

Standard Chartered has rolled out cryptocurrency trading for eligible affluent clients in the United Arab Emirates, allowing them to trade Bitcoin and Ether directly through existing bank accounts. The service is regulated by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and marks a global first for the bank. Developed with SC Ventures-backed Zodia Markets, the platform handles custody and settlement via a closed-loop system.

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