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China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Allocate 10 Percent Deployed Capital to China

A research report by Modern Diplomacy indicates that Gulf sovereign wealth funds deployed 10 percent of their 2026 capital into China and Hong Kong, compared to 45 percent directed toward the United States. Institutional investors including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, Saudi Arabia's PIF, and the Qatar Investment Authority continue targeted exposure in Chinese technology, electric vehicles, and renewable energy sectors. The funds are balancing long-term Asian partnerships against global macroeconomic variables and tightening technology investment regulations.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Legarithm

UAE Sets E-Invoicing Compliance Deadlines and Penalties for Businesses

A compliance advisory outlines statutory deadlines and penalties under the UAE's electronic invoicing regime. Companies with annual revenue of at least AED 50 million must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by October 30, 2026, ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch. Penalties for non-compliance include monthly fines of AED 5,000 and charges for unissued invoices.

China–UAE News
Source: Sharjah24

Sharjah and China Discuss Expanding Economic and Cultural Ties

Sharjah and Chinese officials held talks to explore commercial projects in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed the potential establishment of a Chinese cultural institute in the emirate. Official data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah as of June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.

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