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Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 Workshops to Focus on Business Resilience and Investor Confidence

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will host specialized workshops on October 14–15, 2026, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme 'Building Adaptive Economies'. The sessions will address AI-driven supply chain resilience, UAE tax compliance, commercial arbitration, and female leadership. According to Invest in Sharjah, the emirate attracted AED 7.74 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.

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HSBC Names UAE and Mainland China Among Top Eight Emerging Markets Through 2027

In an emerging markets strategy report, HSBC identified eight favoured equity markets for investors through 2027, including mainland China and the UAE. The bank upgraded the United Arab Emirates and Colombia from neutral to outperform, while maintaining overweight ratings on mainland China, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, and Hungary. The report cited artificial intelligence growth, infrastructure investments, and economic resilience as key drivers.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Emirati AI Specialists Launch Study Visit to Beijing and Shanghai

A delegation of 16 Emirati artificial intelligence specialists will visit Beijing and Shanghai from October 12 to 16, 2026, under the National Experts Programme – Artificial Intelligence Track. The study mission focuses on AI governance, smart nation systems, and commercial applications. The participants will engage directly with prominent Chinese technology enterprises and research organizations.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE AI Experts Embark on Five-Day Study Visit to China

A delegation of 16 Emirati artificial intelligence experts from the UAE National Experts Programme is visiting Beijing and Shanghai from October 12 to 16, 2026. The visit focuses on AI governance, smart nation systems, and digital government. The group will meet with major Chinese research bodies and technology firms to examine commercial deployment and research translation.

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