Skip to content

Connecting business. Building understanding. Advancing peace.

Daily BriefVerify a certificateDue Diligence
Become a Member

Technology & Digital Economy

Software, telecommunications and digital infrastructure

China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

Sharjah and China Discuss Expanding Ties in Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing

Sharjah and Chinese officials held discussions to expand bilateral economic and industrial collaboration across multiple sectors. Talks addressed opportunities in artificial intelligence, data centres, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in the emirate as of June 2026.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

Sharjah Targets 20 Percent FDI Increase to Reach $2.5 Billion Annual Benchmark

Sharjah has launched an initiative targeting a 20 percent rise in foreign direct investment to reach $2.5 billion annually. Authorities are introducing AI tools for investors and focusing on logistics, transport, manufacturing, hospitality, and technology. The emirate has also approved 52 real estate projects for foreign freehold ownership under Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2022.

China–UAE News
Source: UA.NEWS

UAE Envoy Khaldoon Al Mubarak Holds High-Level Talks with Wang Yi in Beijing

UAE Presidential Special Envoy Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to deepen bilateral ties. The meeting reviewed cooperation under the UAE-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2018. Both sides focused on broadening collaboration in key sectors including investment, energy, trade, and advanced technology.

Industry News
Source: https://www.irishsun.com/

Microsoft UAE and G42 Detail AI Deployment at Sharjah Investment Forum

Executives from Microsoft UAE and G42's Inception outlined enterprise applications of agentic AI during Sharjah Investment Forum 2026. The discussion revealed an unnamed Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund is using AI agents to counter-argue investment proposals before human review. Speakers highlighted human-led, agent-operated frameworks across investment screening and procurement operations.

The UECN Brief

Policy updates, China–UAE business news and industry insights, delivered to your inbox.

Language
Subscriptions

Double opt-in: we send a confirmation link. Unsubscribe at any time. Privacy