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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

UAE Reports No Cancellations of Planned Foreign Direct Investment in 2026

Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, stated that no planned foreign direct investment projects have been cancelled in 2026 despite regional geopolitical tensions. The country remains committed to achieving its target of $65 billion in annual FDI inflows by 2031, supported by domestic infrastructure development and investor partnerships. HSBC estimates that the UAE's planned infrastructure project pipeline exceeds $190 billion in financing requirements.

China–UAE News
Source: Construction Business News Middle East

SABIC and Dubai Holding Lead September’s Top Regional Construction Contracts

SABIC and Dubai Holding led regional contract awards in September across energy and construction sectors. A major highlight was Dubai Holding awarding an AED 5 billion contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) for its new headquarters and residential towers. In Saudi Arabia, SABIC Agri-Nutrients awarded an EPC contract valued at nearly $3.47 billion to Samsung E&A.

Industry News
Source: Arab News

Saudi-Chinese Consortium Secures $306 Million Qiddiya Stadium Facade Contract

IKK Fangda JV Co., a joint venture between China Fangda Group and Saudi-based Isam Kabbani & Partners, has been awarded an SR1.15 billion ($306 million) contract for Qiddiya's Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium. The consortium will design, supply, and install curtain-wall facades for the venue, which is planned for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The contract represents 60.7 percent of China Fangda Group's audited operating revenue in 2025.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Law.com

White & Case Advises DIP Holding on UAE’s First 2026 Public Listing

International law firm White & Case is advising DIP Holding on U.S. and English law for its upcoming listing on the Dubai Financial Market. The transaction represents the first initial public offering in the United Arab Emirates in 2026. The listing involves a 20% stake sale by parent company Dubai Investments PJSC amid wider regional market caution.

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