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China–UAE News
Source: www.wam.ae

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council Highlights Initiatives Including China Networking Forum

The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council reviewed its initiatives delivered during Emirati Women's Month 2026, which ran from 28 August to 28 September. Among the cross-border activities, the council partnered with the UAE Embassy in Beijing and the General Women's Union to host a networking forum connecting 30 UAE and Chinese companies. The month-long programme also encompassed retail workshops, business showcases, and cultural entrepreneurship events.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: openPR.com

Oman’s New Financial Centre to Begin Company Registration Before End of 2026

The International Financial Centre of Oman announced it will commence company registrations before the close of 2026 ahead of full licensing operations in 2027. Established under Royal Decree No. 8/2026, the centre operates on a common-law framework located at Madinat Al Irfan in Muscat. Dubai-based consultancy Savvy Setup noted the development offers cross-border firms an additional regional option alongside UAE jurisdictions.

Industry News
Source: Securities Finance Times

Securities Finance Key to Scaling UAE Capital Markets, Industry Panellists Say

Panellists at the Securities Finance Symposium in Dubai highlighted securities financing and repo transactions as essential infrastructure for developing the UAE's capital markets. Speakers from HSBC, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Broadridge noted that regional demand has expanded from directional shorting into relative value, index rebalancing, and balance sheet management strategies. The panel emphasised that scalable technology, straight-through processing, and standardised market practices are necessary to transition from market access to consistent ecosystem participation.

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