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China–UAE News
Source: Magzter

Dubai Targets 20% Manufacturing Share Through Chinese Industrial Partnerships

Dubai is seeking to attract more Chinese manufacturing companies to increase the manufacturing sector's share of its economy to approximately 20%, Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan Al Mansoori said. In an interview on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, Al Mansoori noted the share currently stands between 9% and 11%. Bilateral non-oil trade reached Dh363.5 billion in 2025, and active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber reached 6,650 by September 2026.

China–UAE News
Source: https://restaurantandcafe.co.nz/

GulfHost 2026 to Convene Global Foodservice Equipment Makers in Dubai

GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 to connect international equipment manufacturers with Middle East foodservice and hospitality buyers. The region's hospitality market was valued at an estimated USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 487 billion by 2032. Exhibitors from major manufacturing hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, and the United States, will present commercial kitchen, automation, and energy-saving technologies.

Industry News
Source: The China-Global South Project

China’s Top Solar Manufacturers Cut 40,000 Jobs as Overcapacity Crisis Persists

China's five largest solar module manufacturers eliminated 40,589 jobs in 2025, shrinking their aggregate workforce by 21% as severe industry overcapacity continued. The contraction follows a 31% workforce reduction in 2024, leaving total staffing down by roughly half across two years. Operating losses have deepened amid price drops and domestic market reforms, while export volumes fell 10% in the first eight months of the year.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: ORF Middle East

ORF Middle East Examines SME Role in UAE Net-Zero 2050 Strategy

An analysis by ORF Middle East highlights that SMEs represent 94 to 95 percent of UAE businesses and generate over 60 percent of non-oil GDP. The paper argues that achieving UAE Net-Zero by 2050 requires simplified emissions reporting, lower compliance costs, and enhanced transition finance for smaller firms. Decarbonising SMEs is increasingly vital as major domestic corporations tackle Scope 3 supply-chain emissions.

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