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China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai Positions Chinese Manufacturing and AI Investment at Core of Economic Growth

Officials at the Dubai Business Forum – China announced initiatives to integrate Chinese manufacturing and artificial intelligence enterprises into Dubai's economic growth strategy. Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached approximately AED 363.5 billion ($99 billion) in 2025, up 118.4 percent since 2016. Dubai aims to transition from a regional distribution hub into a Chinese industrial and co-manufacturing center.

China–UAE News
Source: Dubai Government Media Office

Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen Explores Bilateral Investment and Technology Partnerships

The Dubai Business Forum – China concluded in Shenzhen, bringing together 854 Chinese investors and 112 Dubai delegates. Official figures revealed non-oil bilateral trade expanded by nearly 23% between 2024 and 2025, while Chinese FDI into Dubai rose to over AED 3.4 billion. Dubai Chambers also highlighted initiatives including its Agentic AI transformation programme for private enterprises.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

China to Reduce VAT Export Rebate on New Energy Vehicles to Nine Percent

China's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced plans to cut the value-added tax export rebate for new energy vehicles from 13 percent to 9 percent, taking effect April 1, 2027. In addition, export rebates on battery products will be fully eliminated starting January 1, 2027. Existing consumption tax refund and exemption mechanisms will remain unaffected.

Industry News
Source: MENAFN

Dalipal Holdings Inks Deal for US$600 Million Facility at Saudi SPARK

Hong Kong-listed Dalipal Holdings finalized a 25-year lease for a 1,030,916-square-meter site at King Salman Energy Park in Saudi Arabia. The agreement initiates Phase 1 of an energy equipment base with approximately $600 million in committed capital expenditure toward a planned $2.1 billion total investment. The plant will produce seamless steel pipes, OCTG, and hydrogen pipelines to serve the Gulf and Middle East.

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