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Source: trend.az

Iran Approves Over $130 Million in Isfahan Investment Projects Involving UAE and China

Iran has approved 10 foreign investment projects worth over $130 million in Isfahan Province during the first half of the current Iranian year. The approved ventures include investors from China, the UAE, Afghanistan, Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany-based Iranians. Projects span multiple sectors including solar power, steel production, cotton yarn, clinic construction, and POS terminals.

China–UAE News
Source: coastfm.co.uk

Who Is Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Manchester City Chairman and Mubadala CEO?

Khaldoon Al Mubarak has come under the spotlight as the Manchester City financial breaches controversy impacts UK-UAE relations. Al Mubarak serves as the UAE's presidential special envoy to China, managing director and group CEO of Mubadala, and chairman of City Football Group. Reports indicate that major Emirati investments in the UK could be jeopardised by the ongoing Premier League dispute.

Industry News
Source: EIN News

ROX Capital Group Launches Gulf Energy Storage Platform Across UAE and Oman

Dubai-based real asset firm ROX Capital Group has launched the ROX Gulf Energy Storage Platform to advance utility-scale and commercial storage projects in the UAE and Oman. The platform will identify and deploy diverse battery chemistries and long-duration storage technologies while assessing regional assembly and manufacturing opportunities. ROX plans to partner with established technology providers to participate in upcoming regional storage tenders.

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

Chinese Robotaxi Operators Expand in UAE as Bilateral Technology Cooperation Strengthens

Chinese autonomous driving firms including WeRide, Baidu Apollo Go, and Momenta are accelerating commercial robotaxi deployments across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. These rollouts align with Dubai's 25 percent driverless trip target and follow a bilateral MoU signed by the UAE and China to expand cooperation in digital infrastructure, AI, and smart transportation. Official data also shows over 14,500 Chinese business licenses active in the UAE.

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