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China–UAE News
Source: TradingView

Dubai Firm Spiro Partners With Chinese Manufacturers to Expand Africa EV Presence

Dubai-headquartered electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Spiro is expanding across Africa, challenging the market dominance of India's Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor. The company assembles bikes using Chinese kits, has partnered with Chinese EV maker Yadea, and secured backing from Chinese fund NewTrails Capital. Spiro currently sells approximately 17,000 electric motorcycles per month across several African nations.

China–UAE News
Source: The National

Ras Al Khaimah Signs Friendship Pact and 10 MoUs Across South China

Ras Al Khaimah and China's Fujian Province have signed a friendship agreement to deepen economic, maritime, and cultural collaboration. The signing was accompanied by 10 Memorandums of Understanding between Ras Al Khaimah entities and Chinese organisations across robotics, transport, finance, and infrastructure. The developments concluded a six-day official delegation visit to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Fuzhou led by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Global Law Experts

Dubai Permits Free Zone Entities Mainland Market Access Under Resolution No. 11

Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. 11 allows eligible free zone companies to operate in the mainland market without establishing duplicate onshore entities. Mainland access is granted via permits from Dubai Economy and Tourism tied to existing free zone business activities. Financial institutions governed by the Dubai International Financial Centre are excluded from the regime.

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