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Industry News
Source: Qatar News Agency

QBA and Hong Kong Discuss Joint Investment and Gulf Market Expansion

The Qatari Businessmen Association and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council held bilateral investment talks on October 27, 2026, during the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha. Discussions centered on expanding cross-border commercial ties and joint ventures in logistics, technology, financial services, energy, and manufacturing. The meeting highlighted Qatar's infrastructure as an entry hub for Chinese and Hong Kong enterprises expanding into the Gulf.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

UAE-Asia Investment Flows Expand with Strategic Focus on China

Investment flows connecting the UAE and major Asian economies continue to grow across finance, manufacturing, and technology. Mubadala Investment Company's 2026 outlook names China as a primary anchor of its Asia strategy alongside India. Gulf financial hubs and cross-border family offices are expanding their roles in channeling capital between the regions.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24/7

UAE Capital Markets Expand with 43% Rise in Licensed Companies

The UAE Capital Market Authority reported a 43 percent increase in licensed financial companies during the first nine months of the year, alongside a 64 percent rise in accredited financial professionals. Trading across the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market reached AED 408 billion, with foreign investors accounting for 49 percent of activity. Enforcement actions also intensified, resulting in AED 12.9 million in penalties and approximately AED 1.2 billion in client refunds.

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