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China–UAE News
Source: Gulf Today

Dubai Launches UAE-China Smart Transport Centre to Accelerate Clean Mobility Cooperation

The UAE-China Smart Transport Centre has been launched in Dubai as a year-round platform to foster bilateral cooperation in clean and smart mobility. Announced at the UAE-China Industrial Cooperation Forum during EV World 2026, the centre will operate across three tracks covering regulatory access, commercial networking, and pilot technology trials. The initiative is designed to turn industry dialogue into concrete commercial investments and facilitate Chinese transport technologies entering regional markets.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: China Briefing

China’s Decree 837 Expands Scrutiny Over Outbound Investments and Overseas Entities

China Briefing reported on outbound direct investment rules under China's State Council Decree No. 837. The regulation expands regulatory oversight to indirect cross-border structures, offshore listings, and parent entity guarantees. It also restricts the unauthorized transfer of export-controlled technologies for ventures in jurisdictions including the UAE.

Industry News
Source: Gulf Times

China’s Trade Surplus Surpasses $1 Trillion Driven by AI Hardware Exports

China's trade surplus reached $1.04 trillion during the first 10 months of 2026, crossing the milestone a month earlier than in 2025. Export growth was driven by global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and advanced electronics. Gulf sovereign entities and technology firms have notably expanded procurement and investments in Chinese high-tech hardware.

Industry News
Source: JD Corporate Blog

SPL and JINGDONG Industrials Partner on Saudi B2B Supply Chain Platform

Saudi Postal and Logistics and JD.com subsidiary JINGDONG Industrials signed a Strategic Collaboration Framework on November 11, 2026. The partnership creates a joint B2B digital procurement platform to support Saudi industrial development under Vision 2030. The platform connects SPL logistics with JDi's network of over 230,000 manufacturers.

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