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China–UAE News
Source: CGTN

Ras Al Khaimah Opens Guangzhou Gateway and Signs MoUs in Shenzhen

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a high-level delegation to Guangdong Province, inaugurating RAK International (Guangzhou) LLC. The new consultancy serves as a permanent business gateway to connect Chinese investors with corporate opportunities in the emirate. During the RAK-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, the delegation signed several MoUs focusing on manufacturing, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The State Council of the People's Republic of China

China Urges Early Conclusion of China-GCC Free Trade Agreement in Oman Talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman in Beijing to advance bilateral and regional economic ties. Premier Li called for accelerating negotiations to reach an early conclusion of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade agreement. Discussions also covered strategic alignment across oil, gas, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors.

China–UAE News
Source: EnterpriseAM

Chinese Banks Expand Debt Financing for Gulf Energy and Infrastructure Projects

Chinese state and commercial lenders have grown into anchor debt financiers for major Gulf energy and infrastructure utilities, according to EnterpriseAM. Regional entities including ACWA Power, Aramco, and ADNOC are utilizing Chinese loan syndications alongside Western and regional institutions. Notable deals include a $5.9 billion renewable energy package and a 1.8 billion yuan facility for a UAE emirate.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: MEP Middle East

UAE Revises E-Invoicing Penalty Framework Following First Service Provider Appointment Deadline

UAE businesses with annual revenues of AED 50 million or more reached the mandatory 30 October 2026 deadline to appoint an Accredited Service Provider ahead of the 1 January 2027 rollout. Concurrently, the UAE Ministry of Finance introduced Cabinet Decision No. 173 of 2026, replacing earlier regulations and capping implementation penalties at AED 50,000 per year. The revised framework also adjusts invoicing deadlines to business days and eliminates notifications for system failures.

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