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Kraken Secures Full Market Approval from Dubai’s VARA for UAE Operations

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has secured Full Market Approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority for its subsidiary Payward FZCO. The license permits the entity to operate as a regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider for retail, professional, and institutional clients. The platform will support AED-denominated pairs alongside direct dirham deposits and withdrawals.

China–UAE News
Source: www.wam.ae

Dubai Future Economy Majlis Examines Economic Competitiveness Amid Global Trade and AI Shifts

The 'Future Economy' Majlis convened at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum in Dubai to explore long-term economic competitiveness amid global supply chain restructuring and technological change. Participants, including Emirates NBD's Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim and economist Nouriel Roubini, assessed shifting trade dynamics between China, the US, and Europe alongside Dubai's position as a gateway linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. Discussions underscored the integration of physical trade infrastructure with digital technology to build economic resilience.

China–UAE News
Source: Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)

UAE Delegation Explores Industrial and Technology Partnerships with China at Shanghai Fair

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is attending the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The mission focuses on expanding industrial partnerships, smart manufacturing, and technology transfer between the UAE and Chinese companies. Participating entities include Emirates Development Bank, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, EDGE Group, and Emirates Global Aluminium.

China–UAE News
Source: IndexBox

UAE Delegation Explores Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Ties at CIIF 2026 in Shanghai

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology attended the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai from October 12 to 16. The visit focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in smart manufacturing, advanced technologies, and investment opportunities in priority industrial sectors. Participating entities included government bodies, investment authorities, and major industrial and development corporations from the UAE.

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