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China–UAE News
Source: JD Corporate Blog

JINGDONG Property Partners With KEZAD Group for 150,000-Square-Metre Abu Dhabi Logistics Facility

JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure arm of China's JD.com, has signed an agreement with KEZAD Group to establish an advanced logistics hub in Abu Dhabi. The project covers approximately 150,000 square metres in KEZAD Area A (Al Ma'mourah) and is scheduled for delivery in 2028. Once operational, the smart facility is projected to generate roughly 1,000 direct jobs across logistics, distribution, and administration.

China–UAE News
Source: Seoul Economic Daily

China Outbound Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion, MOFCOM Data Shows

China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, according to Ministry of Commerce data. The UAE served as the top regional recipient in the Middle East, attracting $2.6 billion in net direct investment. Total Chinese direct investment stock in the UAE expanded to $12.47 billion, led by logistics, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.

China–UAE News
Source: tiresandparts.net

BYD Unveils Electric Truck Lineup in Europe with Fleet Implications for UAE

BYD presented its largest commercial electric vehicle range to date at the IAA Transportation 2026 show in Hannover, spanning from 3.5-tonne delivery vans to 44-tonne heavy-duty trucks. The flagship ETT 44 electric tractor features roughly 1,000 hp, a 651 kWh Blade Battery, 600 km of range, and 1.5 MW ultra-fast charging. While launched for Europe, industry observers note the lineup signals potential technology transfers to UAE and Gulf commercial logistics fleets.

Industry News
Source: The Malaysian Reserve

Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund Plans Billions in Port Spending Outside Hormuz Strait

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan is leading a $300 billion sovereign wealth fund focused on infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter indicated the vehicle is likely to invest tens of billions of dollars more in port infrastructure outside the waterway.

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