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UAE Ambassador to China Hussein Hamadi officially opened the UAE National Pavilion at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The pavilion highlighted Emirati commercial progress across food agriculture, finance, investment, aviation services, and logistics to bolster bilateral economic ties.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation granted unconditional antitrust approval for Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group to acquire video game developer Moonton from ByteDance. The transaction, agreed in March 2026, is valued at over $6 billion. The acquisition transfers ownership of the title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to the Public Investment Fund subsidiary.
Investopia Bridge 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi with the signing of seven major agreements. Highlights included a partnership with China Securities International, which officially established its first overseas office in the UAE.
Materials manufacturer Covestro showcased advanced solutions at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai alongside its majority owner, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. During the event, the company signed an agreement with Chinese firm MEGA P&C Advanced Materials to develop coatings for renewable energy hardware. Covestro also announced plans to expand its research and investment operations in China.
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