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China–UAE News
Source: Technical Review Middle East

UAE Invites Chinese Companies to Expand Industrial and Manufacturing Partnerships

The United Arab Emirates has formally invited Chinese enterprises to explore manufacturing partnerships and investment opportunities across key industrial sectors. Priority focus areas include advanced manufacturing, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and healthcare research and development. UAE authorities highlighted enablers including 100 percent foreign ownership, streamlined corporate taxes, and the National In-Country Value programme.

Industry News
Source: India's News.Net

Dubai Opens 25th Airport Show Featuring Over 150 Global Exhibitors

The 25th edition of The Airport Show opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 12 October 2026, running through 14 October. The exhibition convenes more than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries showcasing airport technology, digital transformation, and aviation security solutions. Dubai officials emphasized ongoing investments across the emirate's airport ecosystem to support trade and passenger growth.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai Chambers Leads Largest Trade Delegation to China for Shenzhen Business Forum

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Dubai Chambers is leading Dubai's largest economic delegation to China to attend the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14. Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion by 2025, marking a 172-fold increase over 35 years. China currently stands as Dubai's largest trading partner globally.

China–UAE News
Source: DD India

Mistral Unveils AI Model in Abu Dhabi Benchmarking Against Chinese Competitors

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral unveiled its new model, Mistral Large 4, at an event in Abu Dhabi on October 6, 2026. Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch stated the open-weight system surpasses Chinese competitors in specific areas, including cybersecurity. The announcement follows Mistral's move in August 2026 to offer Beijing-based Z.ai's GLM 5.3 model to its customers.

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