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Ras Al Khaimah concluded a friendship agreement with China's Fujian Province alongside 10 bilateral Memoranda of Understanding spanning robotics, finance, and infrastructure. In parallel, UAE entities including DEWA International finalized agreements with Chinese technology and energy firms. The developments follow senior UAE delegation tours across Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
The Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) launched the 2026 China-Arab Business & Investment Report during the Investopia Bridge 2026 forum in Abu Dhabi. Jointly produced with Investopia and backed by HSC Asset Management, the report tracks bilateral cooperation across traditional industries and emerging technologies. SIEF also announced a strategic climate resilience partnership with the World Bank.
Active Chinese corporate memberships in Dubai Chambers reached 6,650 by September 2026, marking an increase of over 200 percent over a decade. Concurrently, UAE sovereign investor Mubadala reaffirmed China as an anchor of its Asian direct investment strategy amidst strengthening bi-directional capital flows.
The seventh Arab Competition Forum opened in Dubai on October 28, 2026, focusing on competition policy and consumer protection in the digital economy. Co-organized by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and international bodies, the forum highlighted the modernization of UAE competition law. Discussions focused on managing the commercial impact of digital platforms and artificial intelligence.
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