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China–UAE News
Source: Gulf Business

BYD Designates GCC as Top Priority and Plans Regional Parts Distribution Hub

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has named the GCC its top priority for international expansion, targeting increased investment in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The company plans to construct a dedicated regional spare parts distribution centre while expanding retail and after-sales infrastructure. BYD also aims to pursue regional opportunities in autonomous driving, robotics, battery energy storage, and an upcoming luxury vehicle debut.

China–UAE News
Source: Gasgoo

China Passenger Car Exports to UAE Fall 38.3% in Jan-Aug 2026

Data from Gasgoo Automotive Institute shows China exported 184,908 passenger cars to the UAE in the first eight months of 2026, a 38.3% drop year on year. Despite the decline, the UAE remained China's eighth-largest passenger car export destination and ranked tenth for new energy vehicles with 73,340 units. Gasgoo attributed Middle East export contractions to regional market adjustments amid geopolitical pressures.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: London Business News

UAE Civil Transactions Law: Managing Force Majeure and Hardship Under Updated Code

The UAE's new Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025), which took effect on 1 June 2026, renumbered and codified key provisions on force majeure and hardship. Force majeure is now governed by Article 236 and hardship by Article 224, requiring parties to establish actual impossibility rather than mere commercial difficulty. London Business News reports that businesses contracting under UAE onshore law, including in free zones such as Meydan Free Zone, should adjust their contractual terms and notice procedures.

China–UAE News
Source: Baird Maritime

UAE’s NMDC Group Accepts Delivery of Cutter Suction Dredger in China

UAE-based marine engineering company NMDC Group has accepted delivery of its new heavy-duty cutter suction dredger, Abu Al Bakhoush, in Nantong, China. The 148-metre self-propelled vessel was constructed by Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industry. The addition expands NMDC's operational fleet beyond 170 vessels to support global marine and port projects.

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