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China–UAE News
Source: finance.yahoo.com

Ant International and HSBC Expand Tokenised Treasury Management to Middle East

Ant International and HSBC have expanded their collaboration to provide real-time treasury management services across the Middle East using HSBC's Tokenised Deposit Service. The companies completed pilot transactions connecting the UAE and Hong Kong for domestic dirham and cross-border US dollar transfers. Ant International is HSBC's first corporate client in the Middle East to utilise the tokenised deposit infrastructure.

China–UAE News
Source: The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

China’s Technology Strategy Expands Across Gulf Industrial and Digital Sectors

China is increasingly integrating its new quality productive forces framework into Gulf diversification programs, spanning renewable energy, AI, and digital networks. Gulf sovereign wealth funds and technology firms are adjusting their investment strategies amid mounting U.S.-China technological competition and regional risks. Meanwhile, Chinese firms are expanding industrial footprints in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman.

Industry News
Source: Ahram Online

Abu Dhabi Cuts Public Service Costs Over 30% and Lifts Satisfaction via AI

Abu Dhabi reduced the cost of delivering government services by more than 30% between 2022 and 2025, while public satisfaction rose from 78% to 92%, according to the Department of Government Enablement. Speaking at the AI Everything summit, an official credited the integration of artificial intelligence and automated agents on the Tamm platform. Abu Dhabi continues to pursue its goal of operating a fully AI-native government by 2027.

China–UAE News
Source: Ahram Online

Mistral CEO in Abu Dhabi Highlights Sovereign AI Demand as Alternative to US, China

Speaking at the Ai Everything conference in Abu Dhabi, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch stated that independence from the United States and China is driving the firm's growth across the Gulf and Asia-Pacific. Mensch claimed the company's latest model outperforms Chinese models in cybersecurity, pointing to substantial market demand for alternative technology suppliers.

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