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Dubai Regulator Grants Full Virtual Asset Licence to Kraken Parent Payward

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has secured full regulatory approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The licence permits the platform to prepare services for retail, professional, and institutional investors in the UAE, including direct dirham trading and deposits. Payward expects to roll out local operations in the coming weeks following preliminary approval received in May.

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

Chinese Company Registrations in Dubai Surpass 6,400 by Mid-2026

Commercial registry figures published on 12 October 2026 show that more than 6,400 Chinese firms were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion over the same period, with commercial ties increasingly focusing on technology sectors. Dubai Chambers reported that Chinese firms are using Dubai as a hub to expand into the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

China–UAE News
Source: Sharjah24

UAE Delegation Explores Manufacturing Partnerships at China International Industry Fair

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology visited the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The delegation held talks with Chinese robotics and automation firms to advance technology transfer and attract industrial investment. Participants included major UAE entities such as Emirates Development Bank, EDGE Group, and Emirates Global Aluminium.

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