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The UAE plans to invest between AED 150 billion and AED 200 billion in its energy sector by 2030, according to Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei. Speaking at ADIPEC 2026, the minister highlighted rising demand from advanced industries, artificial intelligence, and data centers. Clean energy accounted for 32.4% of the UAE's electricity generation in 2025, progressing toward a 35% target by 2031.
DEWA International and China's Shanghai Electric signed an agreement on November 1, 2026, to expand bilateral investment and technical cooperation. The memorandum of understanding covers joint development and investment structures across renewable energy, energy storage, and green fuels.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held official talks in Beijing with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman. China reiterated its commitment to working with Arab and GCC states to advance economic development, trade, and energy cooperation. The leaders also reviewed infrastructure alignment under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts is highlighting its cross-border commercial dispute mechanisms at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. Key services presented include the Opt-In Jurisdiction framework and the specialized Digital Economy Court. The initiatives align with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to support international commercial confidence.
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