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China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

Sharjah and China Discuss Expanding Ties in Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing

Sharjah and Chinese officials held discussions to expand bilateral economic and industrial collaboration across multiple sectors. Talks addressed opportunities in artificial intelligence, data centres, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in the emirate as of June 2026.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

Sharjah Targets 20 Percent FDI Increase to Reach $2.5 Billion Annual Benchmark

Sharjah has launched an initiative targeting a 20 percent rise in foreign direct investment to reach $2.5 billion annually. Authorities are introducing AI tools for investors and focusing on logistics, transport, manufacturing, hospitality, and technology. The emirate has also approved 52 real estate projects for foreign freehold ownership under Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2022.

Industry News
Source: Sunsirs

UAE and Kuwait Expand Naphtha Exports to Asia via Offshore Transfers

The UAE and Kuwait have increased naphtha exports to Asian petrochemical producers using ship-to-ship transfer operations conducted outside the Strait of Hormuz. Between August and September, ADNOC and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation exported approximately 1.6 million metric tons of naphtha, more than doubling shipments from the March-April period. The surge reflects growing utilization of alternative loading and offshore transshipment hubs including Fujairah and waters off Oman and India.

China–UAE News
Source: scanx.trade

Shree Cement Approves China Trading Subsidiary Through UAE Unit

The board of UAE-based Shree Global FZE has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in China named Shree International Trading (Shanghai) Limited. The new entity will hold an authorised capital of RMB 5 million to support import, export, and trading of industrial equipment. India's Shree Cement Limited will maintain 100% indirect equity ownership through its UAE holding.

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