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Source: GCC General Secretariat

GCC Secretary General and Chinese Trade Official Discuss Progress on Bilateral FTA

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang in Doha to review ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Both sides reviewed technical working group progress and emphasized addressing trade obstacles to accelerate signing. The pact is intended to boost trade and investment flows between China and GCC member states, including the UAE.

China–UAE News
Source: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

UAE Attracts $48 Billion as China and Gulf Capital Flows Expand

Foreign direct investment inflows into GCC economies grew 18% in 2025 to $99 billion, with the UAE securing approximately $48 billion, according to UN Trade and Development. Concurrently, Chinese and UAE officials met in Beijing to align long-term strategic plans following record bilateral trade and surging Gulf sovereign investments.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

ADGM Registration Authority Fines Audit Firm and Principal Combined Dh323,180 Over Deficiencies

The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has fined MCA Auditors and Advisors LLP and its Audit Principal a combined $88,000 (Dh323,180) following an on-site inspection. The regulator cited multiple audit failings, including weak fraud risk assessments and insufficient evidence on material areas during an engagement for an ADGM-registered company. Regulators credited the firm's cooperation and remediation plan for mitigating the final penalties.

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