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China–UAE News
Source: CGTN

Ras Al Khaimah Opens Guangzhou Gateway and Signs MoUs in Shenzhen

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a high-level delegation to Guangdong Province, inaugurating RAK International (Guangzhou) LLC. The new consultancy serves as a permanent business gateway to connect Chinese investors with corporate opportunities in the emirate. During the RAK-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, the delegation signed several MoUs focusing on manufacturing, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.

China–UAE News
Source: وزارة الخارجية الإماراتية

UAE Ambassador to China Attends Huawei Middle East ICT Competition Award Ceremony

The UAE Ambassador to China, Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, attended the award ceremony for the Huawei ICT Competition Middle East 2020. During the ceremony, the ambassador congratulated winning participants and delivered an address on future bilateral cooperation. Discussions highlighted potential opportunities between the UAE and China in the information and communications technology sector.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The State Council of the People's Republic of China

China Urges Early Conclusion of China-GCC Free Trade Agreement in Oman Talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman in Beijing to advance bilateral and regional economic ties. Premier Li called for accelerating negotiations to reach an early conclusion of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade agreement. Discussions also covered strategic alignment across oil, gas, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors.

Industry News
Source: EnterpriseAM

US Export Control Rule Sets 2027 Expiry for G42 AI Chip Access

A roughly 5,000-word US Commerce Department rule grants license-free access to top-tier AI chips for UAE-based G42 and its cloud unit Core42, but sets an expiration date of April 2027. Under a 17-word clause in the measure, maintaining continued access may require the firms to become US companies or secure renewed approval. G42 stated that it maintains substantial US ties and continuously evaluates opportunities aligned with its long-term objectives.

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