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The First China-Arab Digital Dialogue in Hangzhou concluded with the signing of seven agreements valued at $255 million. Collaborations span robotics, industry investment funds, smart manufacturing, and AI supply systems, including a venture between China's Unitree and the UAE's Al Fahim Group. The Arab Federation for Digital Economy also established its China regional headquarters in Hangzhou.
The UAE has initiated its third National Risk Assessment to enhance oversight against financial crimes across more than 20 sectors. The initiative involves 84 public and private entities and will inform the UAE's national compliance strategy for 2024–2027.
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded trade and investment meetings at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 28, 2026. The discussions aimed to expand bilateral trade flows, mobilize private capital, and bolster international commercial corridors. The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader strategy to enhance market access for foreign enterprises.
The UAE Capital Market Authority issued Resolution No. (16/Chairman) of 2026 permitting Central Bank-licensed institutions, excluding insurance firms, to conduct regulated virtual asset operations. Regulated activities include trading, brokerage, custody, and operating alternative trading systems. The measure removes the requirement for banks to establish separate licensed legal entities.
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