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China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Chinese Corporate Memberships in Dubai Chamber Reach 6,650 Following Decade of Growth

Active Chinese corporate memberships registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have reached 6,650, marking over 200 percent growth over the past decade. Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala also reaffirmed mainland China as a foundational anchor of its Asian direct investment strategy. Capital flows between the UAE and China increasingly focus on industrial manufacturing, green energy, and cross-border digital financial services.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24|7

UAE Bank Ordered to Refund Customer Over Unproven Digital Payment Authorisation

The UAE's banking and insurance disputes settlement unit, Sanadak, has ordered a local bank to refund funds deducted from a customer's account via a digital payment service. The ruling was issued after the bank failed to provide proof that the customer's phone was linked to the service or that the transaction was authorised. The decision enforces the UAE Central Bank's Consumer Protection Standards regarding electronic transaction verification.

Industry News
Source: Khaleej Times

IATA Survey Finds Entry Rules Discourage 43% of Middle East Travellers

A survey by the International Air Transport Association found that visa and entry procedures deterred 43% of Middle East travellers from visiting certain destinations. Regional respondents reported the world's highest willingness to use digital passports and AI trip-planning tools. Overall satisfaction with air travel in the Middle East reached 90%, tying with Asia-Pacific.

China–UAE News
Source: EnterpriseAM

US Midterm Scrutiny Poses Political Risks for Gulf AI Chip Agreements

US Democrats are threatening congressional investigations into agreements granting Gulf entities access to advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors. Lawmakers have raised concerns regarding potential technology diversion to China and alleged conflicts of interest. Deep commercial integration and existing export terms, however, complicate immediate attempts to restrict chip flows to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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