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Chinese President Xi Jinping met Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Beijing on November 2, 2026, marking the first Omani state visit to China in 48 years. China emphasized strengthening strategic synergy with Gulf Cooperation Council partners in energy and investment. Both leaders also called for safeguarding maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Dubai Chambers has signed four memorandums of understanding with regional Chinese chambers of commerce to boost bilateral trade and investment. The agreements cover Beijing, Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Shenzhen, targeting enterprise expansion and reciprocal trade delegations. Dubai Chambers executives stated the initiative supports the emirate's target to expand non-oil foreign trade.
Jameel Motors has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement to represent Chinese automaker Chongqing Changan Kuayue Commercial Vehicle in the UAE. The partnership expands Jameel Motors' commercial portfolio and broadens Changan Kuayue's footprint in the Middle East. The tie-up caters to growing local demand for light commercial and urban delivery fleet vehicles.
Dubai Airport Freezone announced it will host the Future Growth Nexus Summit on November 23 in Dubai. Organized with Forbes Middle East to mark the free zone's 30th anniversary, the summit will address cross-border trade policies, commercial free zone regulations, and supply chain modernization. The event features 27 confirmed speakers, including UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
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