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China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Abu Dhabi Expands Fujairah Port Infrastructure to Secure Trade Corridors to China

Abu Dhabi has advanced its multi-billion-dollar 'Zero Hormuz' initiative by expanding container terminals and oil storage at the Port of Fujairah. Managed by sovereign investment platform L'imad Holding, the project aims to secure direct energy and cargo corridors to China bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative coincides with discussions regarding the privatization of AD Ports Group at a valuation near $9 billion.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

Sharjah FDI Projects Rose 45% in 2025, Invest in Sharjah CEO Reports

Sharjah recorded a 45 percent increase in foreign direct investment projects in 2025, according to Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). Speaking to the Emirates News Agency ahead of the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, Al Musharrkh highlighted that global capital is concentrating in stable markets with clear legal frameworks. Non-oil activities accounted for 79.4 percent of the UAE economy in the first quarter of 2026.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The Fintech Times

ADGM FSRA Signs Cooperation Agreement with UAE Commercial Gaming Authority

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. The agreement establishes a framework for regulatory coordination, information sharing, and supervisory oversight between the two entities. Both authorities will maintain independent legal mandates while addressing intersections in payment processing, anti-money laundering, and banking channels.

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