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China Briefing reported on outbound direct investment rules under China's State Council Decree No. 837. The regulation expands regulatory oversight to indirect cross-border structures, offshore listings, and parent entity guarantees. It also restricts the unauthorized transfer of export-controlled technologies for ventures in jurisdictions including the UAE.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone participated as a Government Partner at the 3rd Annual Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit. The free zone presented industrial capacity and infrastructure updates, including the expansion of the Al Ghail Industrial Zone. Officials also showcased new commercial office space under development at RAK Central Square.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority reported a 33.9 percent increase in corporate tax receipts to Dh46.52 billion for financial periods ending in 2025. Compliance improved, with 91 percent of returns submitted on time and the on-time payment rate reaching 97 percent.
Zimbabwe has secured admission as a borrowing member of the Shanghai-headquartered New Development Bank and is preparing to submit instruments for full BRICS membership. China, the UAE, and South Africa account for nearly 90 percent of Zimbabwe's export earnings. Economic analysts cited by The Herald state the move converts bilateral trade ties into a multilateral architecture and opens non-Western credit lines.
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